Associate Corporate Crime

Simmons & Simmons; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks an experienced Associate to join their Corporate Crime team. This role involves managing complex regulatory and criminal law risks, leading high-profile investigations, and advising corporate clients on serious allegations. Candidates should have a strong academic background, proven experience in corporate crime, and the ability to work collaboratively. The firm offers competitive compensation, a hybrid working model, and a vibrant workplace culture focused on inclusivity and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Global skills academy

Hybrid working model

Vibrant social and sports committees

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate crime and financial crime investigations.
• Trained and qualified lawyer with at least 4 years post-qualification experience.
• Ability to manage sensitive and high-value legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-border investigations including those by law enforcement.
• Advise clients on bribery, corruption, and fraud allegations.
• Provide defence representation for corporates and individuals.
• Support client interactions with enforcement agencies.
• Deliver advisory work across corporate crime.

Skills

Corporate crime experience

Financial crime knowledge

Complex investigations skills

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Education

Strong academic background

Qualified with a leading firm

Job description

Our leading Disputes & Investigations group advises on the full spectrum of high-value complex disputes and investigations. This includes contentious banking and finance matters, insolvency litigation, contentious regulatory investigations, civil and criminal fraud claims, commercial arbitration and corporate crime.

We are trusted for our solutions-focused advice on matters with significant reputational and financial implications. The firm is known for its professional, innovative and tenacious approach to litigation and investigation strategy across our key sectors: financial institutions, asset management, technology, energy and life sciences.

Our client base spans prominent corporates, professional services firms, financial institutions, fintech companies, hedge funds and pharmaceutical companies.

Role

We are seeking a talented Associate to join our market leading Tier 1 / Band 1 ranked Corporate Crime team based in either London or Bristol.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic and highly regarded practice working alongside leading partners and associates on some of the most high-profile multi-jurisdictional investigations and disputes in the sector. You will play a key role in advising clients on complex regulatory and criminal law risks including internal investigations, compliance reviews and enforcement actions both in the UK and internationally.

Key responsibilities

• Lead aspects of and support large scale cross-border criminal investigations, including internal investigations and those led by prosecutors or law enforcement agencies.
• Advise corporate clients and board-level individuals on allegations involving bribery, corruption, money laundering, fraud and sanctions breaches.
• Provide comprehensive defence representation for both corporates and individuals.
• Assist with investigations into tax evasion, facilitation, financial misstatements and modern slavery / supply chain issues.
• Support clients in interactions with enforcement agencies such as the SFO, FCA, DOJ and other international regulators.
• Work on matters involving cybercrime, ESG-related risks and complex cross-border compliance challenges.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of remediation and compliance programmes following enforcement actions or whistleblower reports.
• Deliver complex advisory work across the full spectrum of corporate crime including bribery, corruption, fraud, sanctions and money laundering.

Person specification

• Strong academic background.
• Trained and qualified with a leading firm, with 24 years post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in corporate crime, financial crime and complex investigations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
• Excellent commercial awareness and ability to manage sensitive and high-value matters.

Our culture

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters. You will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Key highlights

• Competitive compensation package including bonuses, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees.
• A hybrid working model requiring a minimum of three days in office, subject to role and client needs.
• Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons solutions.
• Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• Vibrant social and sports committees and art collections featuring renowned artists.
• The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission.

Equal opportunities

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, offering equal employment opportunities across all spectrums of race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and more. Flexible working arrangements are supported and we strive to make our roles accessible to all. Our employee networks provide additional support, detailed in our D&I Information booklet supplied during the recruitment process.

We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us, even if not all requirements are met. Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.

For more information or to apply, please contact our Recruitment Team or visit our career page.