Managing Associate - Public Inquiries, Inquests and Public Law (Police Misconduct)

We are recruiting for a Managing Associate/Legal Director to join our Public Inquiries, Inquests and Public Law team in London. This fee-earning role would best suit a qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE, seeking exposure to high‑quality work across statutory and non‑statutory inquiries and disciplinary proceedings, with clear routes for advancement.

Your Role

• Support statutory and non‑statutory public inquiries and police misconduct proceedings, acting as a solicitor advisor to inquiry panels and disciplinary hearings, including accelerated misconduct hearings and appeals
• Undertake internal investigations, independent reviews, and provide legal advice to inquiry teams, professional standards departments, Appropriate Authorities, core participants, witnesses, and document providers
• Lead complex, large-scale document-heavy review exercises, disclosure and e‑disclosure production and information management processes
• Plan, define, and implement strategies to deliver results across multi-disciplinary legal or investigative environments, including coordinating evidence collection and witness preparation
• Provide clear, detailed instructions to witnesses and support them in advance of oral evidence
• Supervise team members, working collaboratively to nurture junior members’ development
• Operate flexibly across multiple workstreams, delegating tasks effectively, driving efficiency, and maximising resources
• Advise upon and manage a case load of police misconduct files across the broad spectrum of legal work concerning professional standards work; to Include drafting allegations (e.g. Regulation 30 notices), responses (Regulation 31), and support clients on evidential strategy, disclosure/redactions, and hearing preparations
• Prepare and draft misconduct advice for senior clients, attend misconduct hearings, and undertake advocacy when appropriate
• To assist in the supervision of staff in the handling of their own case files and in the provision of general advice to officers and staff on a range of legal misconduct issues
• Actively take responsibility for training and developing members of the team in the areas of Police Misconduct and Regulatory matters

Skills & Experience

We are looking for:

• A qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society registered) with 5+ years PQE and the ability to work independently and confidently
• Experience in police misconduct, disciplinary processes or public inquiry settings; familiarity with serious allegations handling, e.g. gross misconduct, appeals, judicial review
• Knowledge of Police Conduct Regulations essential
• Demonstrable background in Police misconduct and regulatory advice work
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with excellent commercial awareness
• Experience in business development or client relationship management, ideally in the public or emergency services sectors
• A proactive, forward-thinking team-player who enriches our collaborative culture and supports the development of junior colleagues

Your Team

The Public Inquires, Inquests and Public Law team at TLT has a wide breadth of experience on all aspects of inquiry work. We represent central government, non-departmental public bodies, local government, high-profile individuals, blue light services and the private sector.

The team provide a full legal service. This includes advising individual key witnesses representing public bodies, private individuals and acting on behalf of inquiries themselves. This breadth of experience and knowledge allows the team to deal with all aspects of public inquiries and provides a unique perspective. On top of our legal advice, we are able to provide support to an inquiry secretariat. We can provide project management, budget advice and administrative support.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing team with specialist expertise in public inquiries, internal investigations, and police misconduct matters
• Real visibility and involvement in high-profile, high-stakes legal work alongside recognized legal representatives and key stakeholders
• Structured opportunities for career progression and personal development within a supportive and collegial environment

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.

At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on [email protected]