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
1. 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
2. Represent clients in the High Court and other relevant tribunals as required.
3. Work closely with external investigators, forensic accountants, law enforcement, insurers, and regulatory bodies.
4. Provide strategic risk management advice, including fraud prevention and response frameworks for commercial organisations.
5. Conduct detailed legal research, draft pleadings, attend hearings, and manage settlement negotiations.
6. Support and supervise junior solicitors, trainees, and paralegals, ensuring best pra...