Senior Managing Investigator in London

Mintz Group is an integrated risk advisory and disputes consultancy with a unified mission to keep its clients on the right side of history. For more than 30 years, Mintz Group has gathered and analyzed information for corporations, law firms, investment firms, charitable foundations, sovereign entities, and other organizations, to help them assess risks, protect reputations, and win disputes. With offices in 12 cities worldwide, Mintz Group has supported clients across more than 130 countries.

Why Join Us?

• Global Impact: Work with a firm that conducts over 10,000 investigations annually, making a significant impact on a global scale.
• Expert Team: Join a team of professionals who are leaders in the field, bringing together diverse expertise across industries.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic environment that offers continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Innovative Culture: Thrive in a culture that encourages innovation, excellence, and collaboration, ensuring that we stay ahead in the industry.

Be part of a firm that is dedicated to delivering factual, reliable, and actionable intelligence, contributing to the success and security of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Managing Investigator to join our Disputes practice. This is a leadership role at the center of our litigation and adversarial investigative work. You will manage and lead major cases involving legal disputes, arbitration, regulatory inquiries, and sensitive internal investigations. The role requires deep subject matter expertise, the ability to lead high-performing teams, and a strong understanding of fact development in contentious settings.

You will work closely with attorneys, case managers, and senior leadership to deliver insights that meet the strategic goals and evidentiary standards of our clients. This is a hands-on role for an experienced professional who thrives in high-pressure environments and can see the big picture while mastering the details.

• Lead Complex Investigations & Case Strategy: Direct and oversee high-profile disputes-related investigations involving litigation, arbitration, internal investigations, and regulatory matters. Develop case strategy tailored to disputes contexts, ensuring alignment with legal timelines and client litigation goals. Supervise and conduct source interviews, asset traces, public records reviews, and human intelligence development related to fact-finding in disputes. Ensure findings are synthesized into strategic, client-ready reports suitable for law firms, general counsel, and arbitration panels.
• Process & Methodology Innovation: Identify and implement tools and techniques relevant to disputes, such as source vetting, chronologies of events, and evidentiary standards. Drive improvements to workflow efficiency in high-pressure environments with shifting priorities and deadlines. Uphold investigative integrity and accuracy while operating in high-stakes, adversarial contexts.
• Client & Case Management: Serve as a key client contact on complex disputes matters, understanding the cadence and sensitivities of litigation and arbitration. Oversee investigative timelines, resource deployment, and team alignment with counsel strategy. Advise clients on potential risks, fact gaps, and jurisdictional nuances in contentious matters.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor case managers and junior staff in source development, document analysis, and writing for legal audiences. Promote knowledge sharing related to litigation-driven investigative practices, cross-border risks, and court admissibility standards. Build team capacity to meet the demands of rapidly evolving disputes assignments.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

We’re looking for candidates with strong exposure to complex investigations in disputes advisory or litigations support. In addition, we would also be looking for candidates to have experience in people and client management work. With that in mind, the ideal candidate will bring many of the skills and experiences listed below.

• Experience: 6-9 years of experience leading complex investigations within legal, financial, or regulatory environments; prior experience with litigation support or disputes advisory is highly preferred.
• Legal & Regulatory Literacy: Familiarity with evidentiary standards, legal workflows, and jurisdictional differences in cross-border disputes.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Strong experience mentoring case managers and junior investigators, with a focus on fostering professional growth and maintaining a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Attention to Detail: Proven track record of delivering high-quality, error-free work, adhering to firm guidelines, and conducting exhaustive reviews.
• Research Expertise & Analytical Thinking: Advanced proficiency in investigative methodologies and key research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER), with a proven ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear, compelling reports.
• Strategic Thinking & Risk Assessment: Demonstrated ability to develop investigative strategies aligned with client objectives, assess risks, and deliver actionable insights at an executive level.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: A track record of identifying and implementing enhancements to investigative workflows, tools, and methodologies, driving greater efficiency and quality.
• Ethical Standards & Compliance Focus: Deep understanding of investigative ethics, legal frameworks, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and integrity across all casework.
• Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and pivot effectively in response to shifting priorities.
• Languages: The ability to use any of the following languages will be highly beneficial for this position - Turkish, Russian, Portuguese or Mandarin.

Ready to Join Us?

Send your details through directly via this job ad. Ideally we would like to see a detailed CV at a minimum, if you would like to send additional information or motivation through please do attach a cover letter or contact our recruitment team. This role involves a hybrid work setup, candidates are required to live in London.

Our Commitments as An Employer

Mintz Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on gender, transgender status, race, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, genetic information, mental or physical disability (unless such disability is a bona fide occupational qualification), gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, training opportunities, termination, wage and salary administration, and the application of benefit plans and company policies.