White Collar Partner

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the West End is seeking a dynamic White Collar Partner to join their thriving litigation practice. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for career progression within a firm known for its rich history and commitment to nurturing legal talent. With a strong international presence and a diverse client base, you will engage in high-profile corporate criminal investigations and compliance matters. The firm boasts a vibrant culture, prioritizing merit-based advancement and flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal environment for ambitious legal professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Low Staff Retention Rate

Qualifications

• At least seven years PQE in White Collar / Business Crime Law.
• Strong technical and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior team members in the White Collar department.
• Manage high-profile corporate criminal investigations and compliance matters.

Skills

White Collar / Business Crime Law

Litigation

Business Development

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Legal Research Software

Case Management Systems

Job description

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Are you a senior associate seeking a clear route to Partnership? Are you a Salaried Partner seeking a route to Equity at a well-run and profitable firm? This firm is currently organically growing and succession planning, as such they can offer an excellent route for career progression.

This vibrant West End practice has a rich history dating back four decades. They have got an excellent reputation in the market for dealing with high-quality work with an esteemed client base to complement. You will find an interesting and diverse client base that is made up of affluent HNW individuals, OMB, SME's and some well-known brands.

The firm has recently been involved in several high-profile pieces of litigation, working on the other side of large City and US practices.

You will find the firm has a strong International presence with many of its clients having overseas interests, they are also part of a global network of independent law firms. This alliance provides the firm with a constant flow of interesting work.

The firm stands at 90 members of staff. They are a dynamic practice that doesn't have the corporate red tape and bureaucracy of larger firms, and as such they can act quickly on spotting trends and opportunities quickly, also you will find that the firm can reward and progress staff based more on merit than competencies. The firm has a track record of developing and nurturing its legal talent, as such they have a growing number of "homegrown partners".

The firm is well run and they have a strong and diverse leadership team. The firm is lean and profitable and has excellent finances. The partnership has exciting plans to organically grow in certain areas over the next 24 months. This also includes succession planning, they are seeking the next generation of partners and leaders in the firm, and as such on offer is a springboard for ambitious candidates to progress. This includes Senior Associates seeking a route to partnership , and salaried partners seeking a route to equity at a profitable, well-run firm with a solid reputation for quality within the market.

The firm is adept and agile, they have excellent systems fully embracing modern technology . The firm has been a progressive and a pioneer since they were founded when it comes to technology.

You will find a lovely culture running throughout the practice. There is a nice social aspect, the firm has a very low and unheard-of staff retention rate which is a testament to how every member of the team is valued. The firm has embraced flexible and agile working for years, way before it was even a common buzzword.

The role

This leading West End practice is seeking to hire a White Collar Partner.

The firm currently has a successful litigation practice, which is currently thriving. Litigation is a core practice area of the firm, litigation is split into three core areas; business crime, property litigation, and commercial litigation.

The White Collar department is currently very busy and as such, is seeking to grow by way of an additional partner.

You will work alongside a highly regarded, L500-ranked White Collar / Business crime partner . You will work with the partner to drive the department forwards, leading and mentoring more junior members of the team.

The caseload will include but not be limited to; high-profile and complex corporate criminal investigations, prosecutions, and compliance matters involving bribery, corruption, money laundering, fraud, and sanctions.

The caseload will be varied and will make for an interesting role.

Requirement

• You will be a White Collar / Business Crime Solicitor with at least seven years PQE (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of experience)
• This role comes with excellent prospects for progression, in line with the firms growth plans
• You should have strong technical experience
• Good business development experience is of advantage
• First-class communication skills are essential
• Salary is competitive depending on your background, on offer is also an excellent benefits package