Associate - Inquiries & Investigations - Cardiff - 1-3 Years PQE
Location: Cardiff (initial London site attendance required)
Type of Role: Permanent or 12 month contract
Salary: £65,000 to £95,000
A leading national practice is seeking an Associate (1-3 PQE) to join its specialist Inquiries & Investigations team in Cardiff. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on a high profile public inquiry, supporting complex, sensitive and high volume work for a major public sector client.
Although the role is Cardiff based, it initially requires 4-5 days per week on site in central London, and candidates must be willing to travel and work flexibly depending on future instructions. The firm is open to applicants seeking either a permanent role or a fixed term contract.
The Role
- Acting for statutory and non statutory inquiries
- Representing core participants in public inquiries
- Conducting internal investigations and independent reviews
- Liaising with, interviewing and taking statements from witnesses
- Reviewing, analysing and managing large volumes of evidence
- Supporting disclosure projects and document review exercises
- Redacting sensitive and confidential information
- Using specialist IT systems to monitor, analyse and report on evidence
- Attending hearings on behalf of clients
- Assisting with media handling
- Advising on inquiry processes including evidence collection, document management, privilege, FOI, data protection, judicial review and reputation management
Candidate Requirements
- 1-3 years' PQE as a qualified solicitor in England & Wales
- Experience of public inquiries, either acting for an Inquiry or supporting a core participant
- Experience in private practice, government, regulatory or public sector environments
- Previous involvement in large scale disclosure or document review exercises
- Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive information with care and judgment
- Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, clients and Counsel
- Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work on site in central London five days per week initially
- Ability to obtain UK security clearance (existing SC or DV clearance highly desirable)
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (post London site phase)
- Strong professional development and training
- Supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture
- Opportunities to work on nationally significant, high profile matters
- Exposure to complex, sensitive and career defining work
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
