Public Inquiries & Investigations Associate (1–3 PQE)

Sellick Partnership; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured professional development

Hybrid working arrangements

Healthcare & wellbeing support

Retirement planning & insurance

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting an Associate (1–3 PQE) for its Inquiries & Investigations team, with openings in Manchester, Birmingham or Cardiff. You will work on high-profile public inquiries and complex investigations, supporting Core Participants and witnesses.

The role involves internal investigations, disclosure review, liaison with witnesses and attending hearings. Hybrid working is offered, with initial on-site presence in London five days a week and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1–3 years PQE.
• Experience of public inquiries or acting as Solicitor to an Inquiry.
• Experience in private practice, government, regulatory or public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as Solicitors to statutory or non-statutory public inquiries.
• Represent Core Participants in inquiries.
• Undertake internal investigations and independent reviews.
• Liaise with witnesses and take statements.
• Review and analyse evidence using document management and review platforms.
• Support large-scale disclosure projects and document review.
• Attend hearings on behalf of clients.
• Advise on inquiry procedures, privilege, FOI and data protection.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor England & Wales

Tools

Document review platforms

Data protection understanding

Job description

Sellick Partnership is recruiting an Associate (1–3 PQE) for its Inquiries & Investigations team, with openings in Manchester, Birmingham or Cardiff. You will work on high-profile public inquiries and complex investigations, supporting Core Participants and witnesses.

The role involves internal investigations, disclosure review, liaison with witnesses and attending hearings. Hybrid working is offered, with initial on-site presence in London five days a week and travel as required.