Investigations lawyer

the LEGO Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading toy manufacturer is seeking an Investigations Lawyer to lead and manage internal investigations into misconduct. The role involves gathering evidence, providing strategic legal advice, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance. Candidates should have a law degree, at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, and a proven track record in conducting investigations. The position offers a hybrid work policy and various benefits.

Benefits

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellbeing resources

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record of leading investigations.
• Ability to drive change following an investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal investigations.
• Gather, review and analyze evidence.
• Provide clear legal advice on complex issues.
• Draft investigation reports for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams to implement actions.

Skills

Experience conducting investigations

Ability to work in teams

Excellent communication skills

Experience with HR topics

Drafting policies and frameworks

Education

Law degree

Job description

Curious? Analytical? Unflappable? Sound like you? We are looking for an Investigations Lawyer to cut through complexity and think strategically.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal investigations into potential misconduct, regulatory breaches or policy violations across the business
• Gather, review and analyse evidence including documents, data, witness interviews, ensuring investigations are thorough, fair and legally compliant
• Provide clear, strategic legal advice on complex and sensitive issues
• Draft investigation reports and prepare briefings or recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify root causes and implement remedial actions
• Develop and maintain policies, training and procedures to promote a culture of integrity and compliance
• Monitor emerging legal developments relevant to investigations and advise on potential impacts
• Support crisis response and incident management where necessary

Qualifications

• A law degree – minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience
• Experience conducting investigations from start to finish
• Experience with personnel matters (discrimination, harassment, HR topics) and/or white‑collar crime investigations is particularly valuable
• Experience drafting policies, frameworks and guidance documents
• A proven track record of leading investigations of various sizes and complexities
• Ability to work in teams as well as autonomously
• Experience working with senior stakeholders
• Ability to drive change following an investigation, including disciplinary actions
• Excellent communication, written and organisational skills
• Experience conducting training

What’s in it for you?

Benefits

• Family Care Leave – enhanced paid leave options for important life moments
• Life and disability insurance providing protection and peace of mind
• Wellbeing resources and initiatives to nurture physical and mental health, build community and inspire creativity
• Colleague discount – generous discount from day 1
• Bonus scheme – reward for achieving goals when eligible
• Hybrid work policy – average of 3 days per week in the office, with flexibility for primary workplace location

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and belongs.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing worldwide. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children must take part in a Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

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