Civil Fraud Associate (2-5PQE)

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the City of London is seeking a Civil Fraud Associate (2-5PQE) to work on high-profile civil fraud and asset recovery cases. Ideal candidates will be qualified in England & Wales and possess relevant litigation experience. This role offers direct client interaction, court experience, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team. Competitive salary and engaging work environment guaranteed.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for international travel

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in civil litigation.
• Interest in fraud or enforcement of judgements and awards.
• Regulatory and criminal experience is not relevant.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex, cross-border civil fraud matters.
• Significant involvement in freezing orders and interim injunctions.
• Attend multiple court hearings annually.
• Direct interaction with clients, experts, and counsel.
• Support marketing and business development from day one.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Cross-border legal knowledge

Client interaction skills

Interest in fraud enforcement

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

Join a market-leading civil fraud team ranked Tier 1 in major UK legal directories. The team handles some of the largest civil fraud and asset recovery cases globally, including multi-billion-dollar disputes and enforcement of significant arbitration awards. This is an ambitious, growing, and close-knit team offering exceptional opportunities for career development.

Client Details

This is a well-established international law firm with a reputation for providing clear, practical advice to clients facing complex challenges. It acts for listed and private companies, financial institutions and individuals, building long-term relationships based on trust and understanding.

The firm operates at the forefront of five strategic sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade

The firm has a substantial international presence, with offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Its team brings together deep legal knowledge and practical commercial insight to deliver solutions that work in the real world. By collaborating with trusted partner firms globally, it ensures clients benefit from consistent, high-quality advice wherever their business takes them.

Description

• Work on complex, cross-border civil fraud and asset recovery matters.
• Significant involvement in freezing orders and interim injunctions.
• Regular court experience, with associates attending multiple hearings annually.
• Early responsibility with direct client, expert, and counsel interaction.
• Mixed caseload under two highly experienced partners committed to mentoring and training.
• Opportunities for marketing and business development from day one, including international travel for client work and events.

Profile

A successful Civil Fraud Associate (2-5PQE) should have:

• Qualified in England & Wales.
• Post-qualification experience in civil litigation.
• Interest in fraud or enforcement of judgements and awards.
• Regulatory and criminal experience is not relevant for this role.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work within a large international law firm.
• Exposure to challenging and high-profile civil fraud cases.