We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead investigations and complex dispute‑support work within the investigations consulting sector based in London. In this role you will manage high‑stakes arbitration and litigation support projects, asset tracing and internal investigations for global clients.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Manage and lead a varied range of complex projects simultaneously within the investigations team related to dispute support in the investigations and disputes sector.
* Mentor and supervise junior project team members, supporting their professional development.
* Engage with human sources to obtain information where needed and proactively expand the global source network.
* Prepare clear, client‑ready reports on dispute support projects that require minimal edits or supervision.
* Proof‑read and quality‑control the work of peers and junior team members to ensure high standards.
* Maintain direct engagement with clients throughout the project cycle, ensuring full understanding of objectives and adapting to changes in case context.
* Oversee project budgets and supervise financial aspects of project execution, controlling costs and ensuring profitability.
* Participate in client‑facing activities such as briefings and presentation of findings during the project lifecycle.
* Draft, scope and price proposals for new investigation work and actively reach out to both existing and potential clients to sell services.
* Analyse legal strategies and develop investigative plans aligned with client objectives at various dispute stages.
* Maintain up‑to‑date awareness of international arbitration, litigation developments, and dispute support best practice.
What We’re Looking For:
* Fluency in English to the highest standard in both spoken and written communication.
* Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in dispute support investigations (arbitration, asset‑tracing, internal investigations).
* Demonstrated experience managing and developing human sources.
* Extensive experience understanding legal strategies and designing investigative plans to assist clients at different stages of a dispute.
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to execute projects with business‑minded professionalism.
* Astute writing skills, strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
* Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to translate complex commercial matters into clear reports.
* Strong professional judgement in project execution and client‑management contexts.
* Self‑motivated and able to deliver high‑quality work with minimal supervision.
* A keen passion for disputes and interest in the latest developments in international arbitration and litigation.
* Preferred: People‑management experience or ambition to lead and develop teams.
* Advantageous: Proficiency in additional languages.
Interested? Reach out to Alchemy Global Talent Solutions today.