White Collar Crime Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled White Collar Crime Lawyer for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a highly regarded litigation firm known for its expertise in business crime and regulation. You will engage with high-profile clients, including financial institutions and governments, while managing complex cases in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of PQE and a solid understanding of commercial law. This position not only promises professional growth but also the chance to contribute to impactful legal work.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2-5 years PQE in business crime or civil fraud.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-profile business crime and litigation cases.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory matters and fraud.

Skills

Business Crime Law

White Collar Crime Law

Civil Fraud

Criminal Law

Commercial Litigation

Anti-Money Laundering

Bribery and Corruption

Corporate Investigations

Financial Regulation

Education

Solicitor Qualification in England & Wales

Commonwealth Jurisdiction Qualification

Job description

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White Collar Crime (Litigation) Lawyer. Rated Disputes Firm. 12 month FTC. 2-5 PQE.

We are acting for a very highly regarded litigation specialist practice which is ranked highly in the legal directories, on their search for a business crime / white collar crime lawyer for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The role is to start ASAP and will require 3 days a week in the London office.

The firm is renowned for providing its clients with expert advice on business crime and regulation, civil fraud and commercial litigation. Their work is often very high profile, and their clients include financial institutions, investors, governments and multinational corporations.

The firm’s business crime lawyers specialise in: anti-money laundering; bribery and corruption; commercial and trust litigation; corporate investigations, criminal antitrust (cartels); cross-border issues (including extradition and mutual legal assistance); economic sanctions; financial regulation; fraud (criminal and civil); insider dealing; international asset-tracing and tax investigations.

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales, or another commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia or New Zealand, for example)
• Ideally between 2-5 years’ PQE in handling business crime, white collar crime and/or civil fraud caseloads from renowned city or international firms. (Applicants outside this PQE bracket, are also welcome to apply)
• The ability to start a new role immediately or at short notice
• Solid commercial acumen
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to commit to a 12 month FTC

This 12 month Fixed Term Contract represents a superb opportunity for the successful individual to further their career in a ranked and specialist firm.

The firm operates a hybrid working pattern with 3 days a week in the London office.

Due to the desired start date, applicants are likely to be available immediately or at short notice.