Managing Associate - White Collar Crime/Financial Regulatory

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Comprehensive training programmes

Enhanced wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

A leading national law firm is looking for a Managing Associate specializing in financial regulatory and white collar crime in Exeter. This role entails advising on high-profile financial crimes, supervising junior lawyers, and supporting senior leadership in investigations. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of PQE in relevant fields, strong leadership, communication skills, and a proactive approach. The firm offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in financial regulatory, fraud, and white collar crime.
• Experience with complex anti-bribery and corruption investigations.
• Strong academic background and legal expertise.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious financial regulatory issues.
• Support senior leadership on investigations and enforcement actions.
• Handle non-contentious financial regulatory work.
• Supervise junior lawyers and contribute to team development.
• Lead business development initiatives.

Skills

Financial regulatory expertise

Leadership skills

Client relationship skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of anti-money laundering

Collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

Managing Associate - White Collar Crime / Financial Regulatory - Exeter - 7+ Years PQE

Location: Exeter (with hybrid/flexible working options)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £75,000 to £100,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Managing Associate to join its highly regarded Commercial & Regulatory Disputes team in Exeter. This is a rare opportunity to work on high-profile financial regulatory and white collar crime matters with a strong international dimension, alongside a team of experienced and collaborative professionals.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Advising on contentious financial regulatory issues, civil and criminal fraud, and financial crime including sanctions, anti-money laundering, and anti-bribery
• Supporting senior leadership on complex investigations and enforcement actions
• Handling non-contentious financial regulatory work and broader white collar crime matters
• Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to team development
• Leading and participating in business development and marketing initiatives

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• At least 7 years' PQE in financial regulatory, fraud, and white collar crime
• Experience with complex anti-bribery, corruption, and anti-money laundering investigations
• Strong academic background and technical legal expertise
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship skills
• A collaborative, commercially aware, and proactive approach
• A desire to contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking team culture

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary with structured career progression
• 26 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Workplace pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Discounted legal services
• Enhanced wellbeing and support initiatives

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:
Olivia Reed
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*