Inquest and Inquiries Partner

Weightmans; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is seeking an exceptional Regulatory Partner or Senior Associate for its Regulatory Inquests & Inquiries team to lead high-profile, sensitive matters with national reach. The role offers growth, leadership and a platform to shape a premier practice within a supportive, collaborative firm.

You will advise across coroners' inquests, public inquiries, regulatory investigations and health and safety matters, building strong client relationships and driving business development as part of

Qualifications

• Partner or senior associate with regulatory/inquests/inquiries experience.
• Proven track record in regulatory investigations, health & safety or similar.
• Strong client relationships and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on coroners' inquests, public inquiries and investigations.
• Lead and shape Weightmans’ Regulatory Inquests & Inquiries practice.
• Drive business development and cultivate key client relationships.

Skills

Regulatory/Inquests expertise

Leadership & business development

Client relationship management

Legal drafting & advocacy

Job description

JOIN A MARKET-LEADING REGULATORY INQUESTS & INQUIRIES PRACTICE

Are you an established Regulatory Partner or a Senior Associate on the cusp of Partnership looking for a platform to build, lead and shape a premier practice?

We are seeking an exceptional lawyer to join our growing Regulatory Inquests & Inquiries team. This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in high-profile, complex and sensitive matters that attract national attention and have significant reputational, regulatory and commercial implications for clients.

The Opportunity

You will advise a diverse client base across the public and private sectors on:

• Coroners' inquests and inquest-related proceedings
• Public inquiries and statutory investigations
• Regulatory and enforcement investigations
• Health & Safety matters
• Crisis management and incident response
• Governance, compliance and risk management
• High-profile and reputationally sensitive cases

This role offers a genuine platform for growth, leadership and business development, supported by a collaborative and highly respected team.

About You

We are interested in hearing from:

• Existing Partners seeking a stronger platform for growth
• Principal Associates and Senior Associates ready to step into Partnership
• Lawyers with a proven track record in regulatory, inquests, inquiries, health and safety, or investigations work
• Commercially minded practitioners with strong client relationship skills
• Ambitious leaders who want to shape and grow a market-leading practice

If you are looking for the next step in your career and want to join a team recognised for excellence in Regulatory Inquests & Inquiries, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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