Associate, Inquiries & Investigations at Eversheds Sutherland

The role

An Associate with 1-3 years of PQE is sought for the Inquiries & Investigations team in Birmingham, Cardiff, or Manchester. This role will support a public sector client on a high-profile public inquiry, requiring significant time spent on-site in central London.

What you'll do

Act as solicitors to statutory and non-statutory inquiries
Act on behalf of core participants in public and non-statutory inquiries
Undertake internal investigations and independent reviews
Liaise with, interview and take statements from a wide range of witnesses
Undertake evidential review and analysis on various document management and document review platforms
Support large-scale disclosure projects and document review exercises
Carry out careful redaction of sensitive and confidential information
Use IT systems to assist in monitoring, analysing, reporting and capturing evidence, often dealing with significant volumes of material
Attend hearings on behalf of clients
Assist with media handling
Advise on the processes of an inquiry, including document management; evidence collection, collation and review (witness and documentary); powers, duties and fair process; and matters such as privilege, freedom of information and data protection, judicial review and reputation management

What we're looking for

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

1-3 years of post-qualification experience

Experience of public inquiries, either acting as Solicitor to an Inquiry or supporting a Core Participant

Experience gained in private practice, government, regulatory and/or public sector environments

Previous experience of working on large scale disclosure or document review exercises

Superb analytical skills

Excellent judgment and attention to detail, particularly when handling sensitive information

Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen

Ability to think independently and contribute effectively with colleagues, clients and Counsel

Excellent time management skills

Ability to work well under pressure and ensure that high quality, cost effective work is carried out within agreed timescales

A willingness and ability to work on site at client premises in central London five days per week and thereafter be flexible depending on where our next instructions take us

Hold or be capable of obtaining the required level of UK security clearance

Existing SC clearance· nice to have

DV clearance· nice to have

Associate, Inquiries & Investigations

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