Associate – Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery

HarKaye Core Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Clear career progression

Mentorship and training opportunities

High-performing team culture

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate for their Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery practice. The position involves managing high-value disputes and requires a qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive compensation, clear career progression, and the chance to work on complex global fraud cases. This role promises substantial client contact and mentorship in a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in civil or commercial litigation.
• Interest in fraud, enforcement, or judgment recovery work.
• Exceptional academic background and training from a top-tier international or leading UK law firm.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and advocacy skills with ownership of complex matters.
• Collaborative mindset, commercial acumen, and commitment to professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex civil fraud disputes.
• Draft pleadings and key litigation documents.
• Attend and assist at hearings in the High Court.
• Liaise with clients and overseas lawyers.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Advocacy skills

Collaboration

Commercial awareness

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Exceptional academic background from a top-tier firm

Job description

Associate – Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery

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Associate – Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery

Location: London

Reporting to: Partners, Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery

About the Role

Harkaye Core Talent is supporting a leading international law firm in their search for an exceptional Associate to join their market‑leading Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery practice. This team is ranked among the best in the world, handling some of the largest and most complex global fraud and enforcement disputes. Current matters include multi‑jurisdictional litigation valued in the billions and high‑profile enforcement actions against sovereign states and corporate entities.

This is an opportunity to work alongside industry‑recognised partners on headline cases, gaining extensive strategic, cross‑border litigation and early responsibility for key elements of major disputes. Associates in this team enjoy significant client contact, mentoring from senior lawyers, and opportunities for international travel related to both client work and business development.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a varied caseload of complex, high‑value civil fraud and asset recovery disputes.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and other key litigation documents.>
• Attend and assist at hearings, often in the High Court and on urgent injunctions.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, experts, and overseas lawyers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Contribute to the team’s growth through business development and thought leadership initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with strong post‑qualification experience in civil or commercial litigation.
• Demonstrated interest in fraud, enforcement, or judgment recovery work.
• Exceptional academic background and training gained from a top‑tier international or leading UK law firm.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and advocacy skills, with the confidence to take ownership of complex matters.
• Collaborative mindset, commercialumen, and a commitment to professional excellence.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive compensation package reflective of top‑tier market standards.
• Clear career progression within a growing global disputes practice.
• Exposure to some of the most significant fraud and enforcement cases globally.
• Supportive and high‑performing team culture with access to leading mentors and world‑class training.

How to Apply

If you are a driven Associate with a proven background at a top firm and a genuine passion for complex dispute resolution, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief summary of your experience in civil fraud or asset recovery to Harkaye Core Talent in confidence.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice