Associate, Civil Fraud - Ranked Law Firm (2-5 PQE)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruiter is seeking an Associate to join their civil fraud team in London. This role involves working on significant cross-border fraud cases with a focus on asset recovery strategies. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience as a qualified solicitor, strong skills in civil litigation, and a proactive approach to managing cases. Opportunities for early responsibility and direct client engagement are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a qualified solicitor, ideally with exposure to civil fraud.
• Strong understanding of English procedural law, including interim remedies.
• Motivated with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work on large-scale civil fraud cases with asset recovery strategies.
• Liaise with clients, expert witnesses, and leading counsel.
• Gain exposure to court work, including appearances at hearings.

Skills

Civil litigation

Complex cross-border litigation

Strong written and oral communication

Ability to manage multiple work streams

Education

Qualified solicitor (England and Wales)

Job description

Overview

A standout opportunity has come up with our client, a leading global law firm, for an Associate to join their civil fraud team in London. You’ll be involved in some of the most high-profile, cross-border fraud disputes out there, working on complex and market-shaping cases from day one.

The Role

This position offers the chance to work on large-scale, multi-jurisdictional civil fraud cases, often involving complex asset recovery strategies and substantial values—many exceeding $1 billion. The team frequently acts on matters involving emergency relief such as freezing injunctions, search orders and related interim applications. The work is predominantly cross-border and often connected to enforcement of international arbitration awards and judgments.

The team offers a strong litigation pipeline, with associates gaining consistent exposure to court work, including appearances at hearings throughout the year. This is an environment where associates are entrusted with early responsibility and encouraged to take a proactive role in managing matters, liaising directly with clients, expert witnesses, and leading counsel.

Candidate Requirements

• England and Wales qualified, or equivalent
• 2-5 years qualified solicitor with experience in civil litigation, ideally with exposure to civil fraud, asset tracing, or enforcement matters
• Strong understanding of English procedural law and experience with interim remedies such as freezing orders
• Demonstrated interest in complex, cross-border litigation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Motivated, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple work streams under pressure

Please note: experience in criminal or regulatory investigations is not applicable for this position.

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Job Reference: NWC4584

Keywords

civil fraud, asset recovery, freezing orders, arbitration enforcement, commercial litigation, cross-border disputes, NQ to 5 PQE, international litigation, English High Court, interim remedies, London litigation, high-value fraud, enforcement of awards, associate solicitor, civil fraud litigation