Commercial Litigation / Civil Fraud Associate

William James Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 35%

Exposure to senior lawyers

Clear progression

Collaborative culture

Job summary

William James Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing litigation boutique known for high-end commercial litigation, large-scale fraud and banking disputes. We seek an Associate with 3–6 years PQE to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional matters and play a key role in delivering strategic advice.

You will work closely with senior lawyers, enjoy significant responsibility, and have clear progression opportunities in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial Litigation / Civil Fraud Lawyer with strong post-qualification experience (3 to 6 years).
• Experience in complex commercial disputes, fraud or financial services litigation.
• Strong academic background.
• Comfortable working on high-value, technically complex matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially astute with strong client-handling ability.
• Ambitious, driven and keen to progress within a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Support expanding practice on complex, high-stakes matters.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality advice.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Civil fraud

Client management

High-value disputes

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

William James Recruitment is working with a fast-growing litigation boutique, operating at the premium end of the market and recognised for its strength in high-end commercial litigation, large-scale commercial fraud and banking disputes.

The firm is well positioned within the City market and is known for handling complex, high-value matters for a sophisticated client base, including corporates, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals. Its partners are widely regarded as leaders in their respective fields, having built and led successful City practices prior to joining the firm.

The practice is routinely instructed on complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes, with a particular emphasis on large commercial fraud cases, financial services litigation and contentious regulatory matters. Work often involve cutting-edge issues, including disputes arising from new technologies and evolving financial products.

Due to continued growth, the partners are looking to bring in an experienced Associate to support the expanding practice and play a key role in delivering high-quality advice on complex, high-stakes matters. The role offers significant responsibility, close partner interaction and genuine long-term progression prospects within a growing boutique environment.

The Candidate

• Commercial Litigation / Civil Fraud Lawyer with strong post-qualification experience (3 to 6 years)
• Experience in complex commercial disputes, fraud or financial services litigation
• Strong academic background
• Comfortable working on high-value, technically complex matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercially astute with strong client-handling ability
• Ambitious, driven and keen to progress within a growing practice

• Highly competitive salary plus Bonus up to 35% of base salary
• Exposure to premium, City-quality work
• Close access to senior lawyers and early responsibility
• Clear and transparent progression opportunities
• Supportive, entrepreneurial and collaborative culture
• Additional benefits package

Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 020 3918 1665

Email: [e-mail]