Cameron could join other political grandees like ex-Treasury Committee chair Andrew Tyrie at the legal giantPhoto: Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg/Getty Images

Law firm DLA Piper is set to hire former UK prime minister David Cameron as a consultant, according to reports.

Cameron is being lined up to advise on geopolitical risk, theFinancial Timesreports, citing individuals familiar with discussions that have not yet been finalised.