Public Inquiries Consultant

This job is with Burges Salmon LLP, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Our BFlex platform is a growing community of experienced lawyers who value flexibility and variety in their work. We're expanding our bench of candidates to meet the increasing demand for high-calibre legal expertise in public inquiries, investigations, and inquests. BFlex offers you the opportunity to work on high-profile matters while maintaining control over your schedule and workload.

You will advise on complex public inquiries, working alongside our in-house teams and external clients to deliver strategic legal solutions. The breadth of projects you'll be able to contribute to will be extensive, from matters of national interest to sensitive and high-profile investigations. You'll be encouraged to leverage your expertise and build relationships across the industry.

Government bodies, public sector organizations, and private entities involved in public inquiries and investigations across the UK.

• Delivering Expertise: Provide exceptional legal advice on public inquiries, investigations, and inquests.
• Flexibility: Manage your own schedule while meeting client needs and project deadlines.
• Growing our Network: Contribute to the BFlex community and share knowledge with peers.
• Developing our Business: Understand client needs and collaborate for mutual growth.

• Significant experience in public inquiries, investigations, or inquests (at least 3 years' PQE preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for varied assignments.
• Must be an SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer.

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and assignment type.
• Flexibility to choose assignments that align with your expertise and interests.
• Access to Burges Salmon's resources, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile public inquiries and investigations across the UK.

We're committed to finding the right candidates for our BFlex platform and we're open to discussing various working arrangements to suit your needs and lifestyle.

It's important to us that our platform represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact our BFlex team for an informal and confidential conversation about joining our growing bench of public inquiries legal experts.