Criminal Litigation Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Career progression

Prestigious client base

Central London office

High-profile matters

Job summary

William James Recruitment in Central London seeks a Criminal Litigation Solicitor to join a specialist boutique team. With 1+ year PQE and fraud/white-collar experience, you will advise high-net-worth individuals and business executives on complex matters.

The role offers high-value cases, close collaboration with senior counsel, and substantial client exposure. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated matters, work five days a week in the office, and benefit from a top-tier client base and

Qualifications

• 1–6 years PQE in criminal litigation, including fraud/white-collar crime
• Experience with private client and/or tax is advantageous
• Strong academic credentials with a minimum 2:1 degree
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly motivated and capable of working independently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in office 5 days a week
• Solid understanding of criminal litigation principles and procedures
• Comfortable dealing directly with demanding and sophisticated clients

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex criminal litigation and fraud matters
• Handling high-value and time-sensitive contentious cases
• Working closely with experienced counsel on strategic litigation matters
• Providing direct advice to high-net-worth individuals and business professionals
• Liaising with solicitors, accountants, trustees and wealth managers
• Undertaking detailed legal analysis and case preparation
• Managing matters with autonomy and responsibility
• Delivering practical and commercially focused legal advice

Skills

Criminal litigation

Fraud experience

Private client

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Client liaison

Education

Qualified Criminal Solicitor

2:1 degree

Job description

• Work on High-value Fraud, White Collar Crime and Complex Litigation
• Advise HNW/UHNW individuals, business owners senior executives
• Excellent renumeration package with Salary £80,000 (or + DOE)

• Work on High-value Fraud, White Collar Crime and Complex Litigation
• Advise HNW/UHNW individuals, business owners senior executives
• Excellent renumeration package with Salary £80,000 (or + DOE)

The Role

Criminal Litigation Solicitor | Central London | Salary from £80,000+| REF:96582612AL

We are delighted to be instructed by a highly regarded specialist boutique practice in Central London in the recruitment of a Criminal Litigation Solicitor to join their expanding team.

This is a unique opportunity for a Criminal Litigation solicitor with at least 1 year's PQE and experience in fraud and white-collar crime to work on highly complex, bespoke and high-value contentious matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced counsel, advising a sophisticated client base including high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, public figures, business owners, senior executives, trustees, funds and professional advisers.

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious solicitor looking to accelerate their career through exposure to intellectually challenging work, significant client contact and exceptional quality matters.

You will be involved in:

• Advising clients on complex criminal litigation and fraud matters
• Handling high-value and time-sensitive contentious cases
• Working closely with experienced counsel on strategic litigation matters
• Providing direct advice to high-net-worth individuals and business professionals
• Liaising with solicitors, accountants, trustees, wealth managers and other professional advisers
• Undertaking detailed legal analysis and case preparation
• Managing matters with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility
• Delivering practical and commercially focused legal advice

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Criminal Solicitor with 1-6 years PQE
• Previous experience in fraud and white-collar crime matters
• Private client and/or tax experience would be advantageous
• Strong academic credentials, including a minimum 2:1 degree classification
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly motivated and capable of working independently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in office 5 days a week
• Strong understanding of criminal litigation principles and procedures
• Comfortable dealing directly with demanding and sophisticated clients

The Benefits and How To Apply:

• Competitive salary package of £80,000 (or + DOE)
• Private medical insurance
• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile matters
• Significant client exposure from an early stage
• Direct access to leading practitioners in the field
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a prestigious client base
• High-quality office-based working environment in Central London
• Outstanding platform for professional development

Contact:

Abigail Lockett, Recruitment Consultant - INDAL

Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665

Mobile: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.