Public Inquiries Solicitor
12 days ago
Birmingham
Public Inquiries Solicitor – Regional – Up to £65,000 A well-established national law firm with a strong reputation in complex regulatory and advisory matters is seeking a Public Inquiries Solicitor to join its growing team across Regional Offices. The practice is recognised for handling high-profile and sensitive matters across a range of regulated sectors, acting for public sector bodies, corporates and not-for-profit organisations. This is an excellent opportunity for a Public Inquiries Solicitor to manage complex work while supporting the continued growth of the team across its Regional Offices. The Role: • Leading on a varied caseload of regulatory and compliance matters, including public inquiries, inquests and investigations by external regulatory bodies, • Advising clients across public sector, corporate and third sector organisations on both contentious and advisory issues, • Managing complex, high-profile matters from instruction through to resolution, • Assisting with the preparation and coordination of responses to formal inquiry requests and disclosure exercises, • Supporting major inquest work and other significant investigative proceedings, • Drafting corporate witness statements and taking instructions from senior stakeholders, • Analysing and reviewing large volumes of documentation efficiently and accurately, • Supporting wider regulatory and compliance teams where required, • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to their development, • Playing an active role in maintaining high standards of client service delivery, • Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the growth of the practice About You: • Experienced Senior Associate with a background in regulatory, compliance or criminal defence work, • Proven track record of handling complex, sensitive and high-profile matters, • Confident supervising and supporting junior team members, • Strong commercial awareness with a proactive, client-focused approach, • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, • Able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment, • Ambitious, with a genuine interest in developing within a growing practice Benefits: • Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Hybrid / flexible working arrangement, • Pension plan, • Healthcare cover and life Insurance - 4x annual salary, • Travel Loan and Cycle to work schemes, • High-quality, nationally recognised work, • Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332 Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.