Criminal Associate (Junior/Mid Level)

Overview

In this role you will advise individuals under investigation or facing prosecution for financial crime, focusing on complex fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption. You will work within a market-leading White Collar Crime and Investigations team on multi-jurisdictional matters and interface with top enforcement agencies. You’ll draft submissions, manage evidence reviews, and support hearings while building strong client relationships. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape investigations and strategic engagement with authorities.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• excellent opportunities for professional development and progression
• collegiate and high-performing culture

Responsibilities

• Advise clients under investigation or facing prosecution for financial crime offences
• Represent clients in complex fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption matters
• Assist with SFO, HMRC and NCA investigations (interviews, dawn raids, document production) and engagement with authorities
• Draft legal submissions, witness statements, representations and court documents
• Review evidence, financial information and disclosure materials in detail
• Support advocacy preparations and attend hearings in Crown Court and other forums
• Collaborate with partners and senior lawyers on high-profile, multi-jurisdictional matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality service

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
• Experience in criminal defence, white collar crime, investigations or financial crime matters
• Experience acting for individuals in complex investigations or prosecutions
• Strong understanding of criminal procedure and regulatory enforcement frameworks
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive, high-pressure matters with professionalism and discretion
• Strong academic credentials and genuine interest in white collar crime and investigations
• Collaborative mindset and desire to develop within a market-leading team

• collaboration
• professionalism and discretion
• strong communication
• criminal procedure knowledge
• investigations experience (SFO, HMRC, NCA)
• drafting of submissions and statements

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