Litigation Associate (White-Collar Crime)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Litigation Associate with a passion for white-collar crime to join their prestigious Business Crime team in London. This 12-month contract offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile cases, including corporate crime and regulatory investigations. The role demands a proactive individual with 2-5 years' PQE, ready to tackle complex challenges and provide expert advice to a high-caliber client base. If you're looking to enhance your legal career in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' PQE in business crime, investigations, or regulatory work.
• Team-oriented with sound judgment and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support senior lawyers on a diverse caseload involving corporate crime.
• Advise clients on complex investigations and regulatory enforcement.

Skills

Business Crime

Investigations

Regulatory Work

Corporate Crime

Bribery and Corruption

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Cross-Border Investigations

Education

UK Legal Qualification

NZ Legal Qualification

AUS Legal Qualification

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Litigation Associate (White-Collar Crime), London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Litigation Associate - White-Collar Crime

Location: London | 12-Month FTC Contract

We’re working with a leading boutique litigation firm to find an Associate to join their top-ranked Business Crime team on a 12-month contract. This is a brilliant opportunity for a mid-level lawyer with a strong interest in white-collar crime and investigations to work on complex, high-profile matters with international reach.

About the Opportunity:

This team is consistently recognised by the legal directories for its work in business crime, civil fraud, and regulatory investigations. As an Associate, you’ll support senior lawyers on a diverse caseload involving corporate crime, high-stakes investigations, and cross-border matters.

Key areas of work include:

1. Corporate and financial crime investigations
2. Bribery, corruption, and serious fraud
3. Economic sanctions and regulatory enforcement
4. Anti-money laundering, insider dealing, and criminal antitrust
5. Extradition, mutual legal assistance, and international asset tracing

You’ll be advising a high-calibre client base, including global corporates, financial institutions, governments, and HNW individuals.

What We’re Looking For:

1. 2–5 years’ PQE with experience in business crime, investigations, or regulatory work
2. Ideally UK & W legal qual but will look at NZ and AUS qualification too
3. Previous exposure to sanctions, AML, or cross-border investigations is highly desirable
4. Team-oriented, with sound judgment and a proactive approach

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience with some of the most challenging and high-profile matters in the market.