Public Inquiries Solicitor Job at Engld Full Time

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.

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