Investigations lawyer

LEGO; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading toy manufacturer in Greater London is seeking an Investigations Lawyer to manage internal investigations and provide legal advice. The successful candidate will have a law degree, at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, and expertise in conducting investigations across various topics. This role offers an opportunity to work within a committed team and promote a culture of integrity, along with benefits including enhanced family leave and wellbeing resources.

Benefits

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellbeing resources

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Qualifications

• A law degree and a minimum of 5 years PQE.
• Experience of conducting investigations from start to finish.
• Proven track record leading investigations of various sizes and complexities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal investigations into potential misconduct.
• Provide clear strategic legal advice on sensitive issues.
• Draft investigation reports and prepare briefings for stakeholders.

Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Legal Research

Education

Law degree with minimum 5 years PQE

Job description

Job Description

Curious An alytical Unflappable Sound like you

We are on the lookout for an Investigations Lawyer who can cut through complexity and think strategically. You will help manage situations with clarity and confidence. If you have sharp instincts, excellent judgement, and a cool head under pressure this is your chance to join us and help make a difference.

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

Play your part in our team succeeding

This role will sit within the Investigations function of the Corporate Compliance team. This team is a centre of excellence within the greater Legal Compliance and Risk Management team. The Investigations function drives internal investigations globally within the LEGO Group. Join a team where integrity drives decisions and your work helps protect our valued brand. Come join a team that is seen as a trusted voice at the heart of the organization.

Do you have what it takes

A law degree, minimum 5 years PQE

Experience of conducting investigations from start to finish

• Experience of conducting investigations related to personnel matters including discrimination, harassment and HR related topics, and/or white‑collar crime investigations is particularly valuable
• Experience of drafting policies, frameworks and guidance documents
• A proven track‑record of leading others through investigations of various sizes and complexities
• An ability to work in teams as well as work autonomously

Experience of working with senior stakeholders

• An ability to drive any crucial changes following an investigation including disciplinary actions
• Excellent communication skills – written & organization skills
• Experience of conducting training

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time including prior to any advertised closing date. So if you’re interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Whats in it for you

Here is what you can expect :

• Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Wellbeing – We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.
• Colleague Discount – We know you’ll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Workplace – When you join the team you’ll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

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 seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (e.g. sex, gender identity or expression, race / ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO team today.

Key Skills

• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Banking
• Legal Research
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Underwriting
• Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1