Paralegal – Business Crime (1-Year Contract)

Montresor Recruitment Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their Business Crime team on a 12-month contract. This role involves handling major matters related to corporate investigations and financial crime, offering an excellent platform for professional growth and exposure to complex legal cases.

Qualifications

• 12+ months paralegal experience in litigation or white-collar crime.
• Strong academic background with law-related education.
• Confidence in using legal disclosure software.

Responsibilities

• Working on large-scale document review and detailed disclosure.
• Supporting the Business Crime team on high-profile cases.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Proactive Mindset

Education

Law Degree

Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)

Tools

Disclosure Platforms (Relativity preferred)

Job description

Join a standout disputes practice, consistently ranked in the top tier for business crime and civil litigation.

This specialist London firm is known for handling high-profile, high-stakes cases involving corporate investigations, financial crime, and international fraud. With a global client base that includes multinationals, governments, and financial institutions, this is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to some of the most complex and sensitive matters in the market.

They’re looking for a bright and experienced Paralegal to join the Business Crime team on a 12-month contract. You’ll be working on a major matter involving large-scale document review and detailed disclosure, so previous litigation or criminal paralegal experience is essential—ideally 12+ months.

You’ll need:

• A strong academic background (Law degree + LPC or BPTC)
• Experience with litigation or white-collar crime cases
• Confidence working with disclosure platforms (Relativity preferred)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive mindset

You’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team where collaboration, diversity, and professional growth are genuinely valued.

If you’re looking to build experience on one of the most fascinating cases in the market right now, I’d love to hear from you.