Senior Associate Solicitor - Fraud & Counter Fraud

Howells Solutions Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Bolton is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to provide expert legal advice on commercial fraud matters. The role involves managing high-value disputes, conducting legal research, and representing clients in court. Ideal candidates should have strong litigation skills and experience in mentoring junior staff. This position is key to supporting business development activities within the Commercial team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial fraud and counter-fraud matters.
• Ability to represent clients in High Court and other tribunals.
• Strong skills in legal research and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Lead fee-earner on cases involving commercial fraud and asset tracing.
• Provide strategic risk management advice to clients.
• Support and supervise junior solicitors and trainees.

Skills

Strong technical litigation capability

Experience in handling high-value disputes

Business development skills

Mentorship capabilities

Job description

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Senior Associate Solicitor will provide expert legal advice and representation to corporate clients on complex commercial fraud and counter‑fraud matters. The role requires strong technical litigation capability, strategic risk awareness, and proven experience handling high‑value disputes and investigations. You will contribute to business development and mentorship activities within the wider Commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

Act as lead fee‑earner on a caseload involving:

• Commercial fraud, civil recovery, and asset tracing
• Internal corporate fraud investigations and compliance issues
• Misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duties, and AML‑related disputes
• Cyber‑enabled fraud, financial crime, and regulatory fraud matters

Represent clients in the High Court and other relevant tribunals as required.

Work closely with external investigators, forensic accountants, law enforcement, insurers, and regulatory bodies.

Provide strategic risk management advice, including fraud prevention and response frameworks for commercial organisations.

Conduct detailed legal research, draft pleadings, attend hearings, and manage settlement negotiations.

Support and supervise junior solicitors, trainees, and paralegals, ensuring best pra...