Solicitor (Crime and Business Crime) Job at Accutrainee (London)

Business Crime Lawyer

Work on high-profile, cross-border financial crime cases in a discreet, strategi...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Accutrainee

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)
Strong background in criminal law, ideally with exposure to white collar crime and extradition
Excellent drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a close-knit team
Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach

Job Responsibility

Financial Crime Advisory: Advise clients on investigations and prosecutions involving fraud, bribery, corruption, and money laundering
International Criminal Law: Handle extradition cases, mutual legal assistance requests, and Interpol Red Notices
Litigation & Strategy: Represent clients in UK courts and coordinate with foreign counsel on multi-jurisdictional matters
Legal Drafting: Prepare strategic legal documents and opinions tailored to high-stakes criminal and regulatory investigations
Client Management: Build and maintain trusted relationships with high-net-worth individuals, executives, and corporates
Thought Leadership: Contribute to business development and the firm’s growing reputation in the white collar crime space

Fulltime

Business Crime Associate

Our client is a market-leading disputes practice, renowned for its heavyweight b...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

95000.00 - 125000.00 GBP / Year

Jameson Legal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales (a strict requirement)
Able to demonstrate substantive business crime experience, such as AML, bribery and corruption, corporate investigations, sanctions, criminal antitrust or serious criminal fraud
Experienced in complex, often international matters rather than general high street criminal work
Comfortable working in high-pressure, sensitive environments
Technically strong, intellectually curious and motivated by high-quality work within a collegiate, values-led culture
2-7 years’ post-qualification experience

Job Responsibility

Anti-money laundering, bribery and corruption investigations
Criminal fraud, financial regulation and economic sanctions
Corporate and internal investigations with cross-border elements
Criminal antitrust and cartel investigations
Extradition, mutual legal assistance and other international business crime issues
Related commercial and trust disputes arising from complex investigations

Fulltime

Financial Crime Solicitor

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Financial Crime Solicitor to join the in-hou...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

95000.00 - 115000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience
Previous experience in financial crime, regulatory investigations or white-collar crime – ideally gained in-house or at a top-tier law firm
Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including AML, ABC, and sanctions compliance
Commercial awareness, with the ability to advise in a business-sensitive and pragmatic manner.

Job Responsibility

Advising on anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, ABC (anti-bribery and corruption), fraud and broader financial crime risks
Supporting on the development and implementation of firmwide policies and controls
Liaising with regulators and financial institutions where required
Providing training and updates to legal and compliance teams.

What we offer

Competitive salary range
Exceptional exposure to international regulatory work at a prestigious law firm
Opportunities to contribute to global policies and firm-wide initiatives
Generous benefits package including bonus, pension, and health insurance.

Fulltime

White Collar Crime & Investigations Solicitor or Barrister

Join a top-tier corporate crime team advising on high-profile financial crime, i...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Accutrainee

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales) with 4+ years’ PQE/Call
Strong experience defending individuals or corporates in criminal or regulatory proceedings, ideally involving financial crime, business crime, corporate investigations, or extradition
Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
A strategic mindset and the ability to advise confidently on all aspects of a case
The ability to manage a busy caseload independently while collaborating effectively within a close-knit team
A client-focused approach with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels

Job Responsibility

Advising and representing clients in investigations involving the SFO, FCA, NCA, HMRC, CPS, HSE, and equivalent overseas authorities
Handling extradition cases, INTERPOL Red Notices, and other international criminal or enforcement matters
Acting for individuals and corporates in complex white collar and business crime defence matters
Supporting and leading internal investigations for corporate clients, including fact-finding, interviewing, document analysis and reporting
Managing contentious and advisory aspects of financial crime and regulatory investigations
Preparing high-quality written submissions, legal opinions, and strategic case materials
Running matters from inception to billing, maintaining excellent organisational and financial discipline

Criminal Defence Solicitor

Criminal Defence Solicitor / NQ+ / Cheshire / £28,000+ (DOE) / Join a dynamic an...

Location

United Kingdom , Cheshire

Salary:

28000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year

Pertemps Network Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Newly Qualified Solicitor and/or Duty Solicitor with a strong interest in criminal defence work
Good computer literacy and keyboard skills
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Full driving licence and access to a car (parking provided)

Job Responsibility

Undertake all aspects of criminal defence work within the firm’s crime department
Manage a varied caseload, providing advice and representation from police station to Magistrates’ and Crown Court proceedings
Prepare cases thoroughly and draft legal documentation
Ensure compliance with professional standards and legal aid requirements
Effectively manage workload and prioritise tasks in a busy environment
Work closely with colleagues and external professionals, including counsel, court staff and the police
Deliver a high standard of client care

What we offer

parking provided

Fulltime

Criminal Defence Solicitor

Criminal Defence Solicitor / NQ+ / Cheshire / £28,000+ (DOE) / Join a dynamic an...

Location

United Kingdom , Cheshire

Salary:

28000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year

Pertemps Network Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Newly Qualified Solicitor and/or Duty Solicitor with a strong interest in criminal defence work
Good computer literacy and keyboard skills
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Full driving licence and access to a car (parking provided)

Job Responsibility

Undertake all aspects of criminal defence work within the firm’s crime department
Manage a varied caseload, providing advice and representation from police station to Magistrates’ and Crown Court proceedings
Prepare cases thoroughly and draft legal documentation
Ensure compliance with professional standards and legal aid requirements
Effectively manage workload and prioritise tasks in a busy environment
Work closely with colleagues and external professionals, including counsel, court staff and the police
Deliver a high standard of client care

What we offer

Parking provided

Fulltime

eDiscovery Solicitor/Associate

DACB Discover is an eDiscovery, early case assessment, and disclosure solution t...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

Not provided

DAC Beachcroft

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

~1-3 years PQE (or comparable paralegal experience, subject to meeting the remaining requirements)
Significant experience of managing or involvement with disclosure and mid-large scale document review projects using eDiscovery tools (self-service or third-party led)
A working understanding of civil procedure rules, particular as regards disclosure
Excellent and demonstrable interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
An entrepreneurial attitude and a strong and demonstrable desire to expand eDiscovery, project management and/or legal tech skills (including the use of AI based solutions in relation to investigations & discovery)
Technical expertise and experience in one of the following key areas: General commercial disputes
Financial services disputes (insurance
wealth management
banking)
White collar criminal defence, business crime and internal investigations

Job Responsibility

Support DACB Discover lead fee earner with product, service and operational development (adoption of new AI capabilities within the discovery platforms) and internal adoption
Attending business development meetings as required and interfacing with third party providers and internal stakeholders, identifying and developing opportunities for growth
Development working knowledge of the commercial model and monitoring project budgets
Support other fee earning staff by providing legal project management and advisory support in respect of: Forensic collections scoping calls
Document review
Searching and reporting, including disclosure issues
Provide additional fee earning support to the wider commercial litigation practice as required

What we offer

Flexible working (Flex Forward scheme)
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Ample scope for development and career growth

Fulltime

Legal Counsel - Financial Crime

This role is to ensure that the institution’s activities are conducted in compli...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow; London

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister, attorney or equivalent)
Demonstrate some post qualification experience in the areas of litigation, investigations, enforcement and/or regulatory engagement on legal risk issues and/or delivery of legal advice to change programmes
Established senior stakeholder management skills and excellent relationship building including ability to work well with Legal colleagues in different teams globally and colleagues in other Functions
Ability to be effective in a fast-paced, complex and multi-dimensional environment

Job Responsibility

Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance
Legal advice and support to the business on financial crime laws, regulations, and rules, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) laws and regulations
Support other legal teams in representation, of the bank in legal proceedings that raise financial crime issues, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations
Advising on financial crime compliance policies and procedures including to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's financial crime compliance practices
To support Compliance, contributing to and delivering training to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to financial crime
Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to embrace mobility and explore operations

Fulltime

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