Public Inquiries Solicitor - National Investigations Expert

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; In loco; GBP 68.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Income protection

Structured training

Exposure to nationally significantmat­

Descrizione del lavoro

William James Recruitment is seeking a Public Inquiries Solicitor for a Birmingham-based role. You will advise on statutory and non-statutory inquiries, support large investigations and manage disclosure across large document sets.

The position requires a qualified solicitor with at least 1 year PQE, with strong drafting, research and stakeholder management skills. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.

Competenze

• Qualified Solicitor with 1+ years' PQE.
• Experience in litigation, public law, investigations, regulatory law, or related fields.
• Experience with disclosure, document review or evidence-heavy matters.

Mansioni

• Advise clients involved in statutory and non-statutory public inquiries.
• Assist with large-scale investigations, reviews and fact-finding exercises.
• Support inquiry teams and core participants on complex, high-profile matters.
• Conduct detailed evidence reviews and legal analysis across substantial volumes of documentation.
• Manage disclosure and document review exercises.
• Interview witnesses and assist with witness statement preparation.
• Draft legal submissions, reports, chronologies and briefing notes.
• Attend hearings, inquiry proceedings and client meetings.
• Work closely with counsel, experts, investigators and stakeholders.
• Advise on procedural issues, disclosure obligations, privilege, freedom of information and data protection matters.
• Assist with sensitive reputational and regulatory issues.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Drafting ability

Research skills

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Under pressure

Formazione

PQE 1+ years

Descrizione del lavoro

William James Recruitment is seeking a Public Inquiries Solicitor for a Birmingham-based role. You will advise on statutory and non-statutory inquiries, support large investigations and manage disclosure across large document sets.

The position requires a qualified solicitor with at least 1 year PQE, with strong drafting, research and stakeholder management skills. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.