Senior Government Public Inquiry Lawyer
12 month Locum Contract - Full time
£74,000 Annual Equivalent
London
An exciting opportunity has come up for two Senior Public Inquiry Lawyer specialists to join a Central Government team to provide high quality services to an interesting Public Inquiry. The client is looking for someone who is an experienced Public Inquiry Lawyer to join their Government team on an initial 12 month contract with the potential of an extension. In order to be elibigle for government checks you must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
Senior lawyers will be at the forefront of the government's response and will likely be responsible for being the lead for at least one mini-team supporting a group of sensitive witnesses. Senior lawyers may also have responsibility for managing a team of lawyers and paralegals as well as wider team contribution (e.g. contributing to training etc).
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Public Inquiry Lawyer
Lead or co-lead a team of lawyers and paralegals delivering support to one of more of our client departments, or identified groups of key witnesses
Project manage and lead teams of external stakeholders (private sector law firms, counsel teams and e-disclosure teams)
Provide timely and accurate legal advice to clients
Keep files accurately and comprehensively updated on the case management system (and, in some cases, on paper files)
Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the context in which the client operates
Collaborate across groups within the client/core participant to ensure an effective inquiry response is delivered
Required Skills and experience of the Senior Public Inquiry Lawyer
- Qualified as a Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) in the UK (Must have been in the UK for the past 5 years due to Security Clearence required)
- Minimum of 4 years Post Qualified Experience.
- Substantial previous experience of public inquiries is essential
- Public law experience within the public sector (including insight into the interrelationship between law and politics) is desirable.
What is on offer for the Senior Public Inquiry lawyer?
- £74,000 Annual Equivalent
- Central London Location
- Access to Unique Government Work
- Long term contract lengths
- Flexible working arrangements
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers to clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 12 month contract as a Senior Inquiry Lawyer.
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please apply now, or contact Lauren Stott at Sellick Partnership.
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