Financial crime solicitor

Job Description

The Role

Financial Crime Associate Solicitor – Central London – Market Leading Salary

An elite specialist law firm renowned for its work across financial crime, sanctions, extradition, international protection matters is seeking a talented Associate Solicitor to join its expanding White Collar Crime & Regulatory team.

The firm operates a uniquely integrated model, enabling lawyers to work on complex, sensitive and multi‑disciplinary matters for a high-profile international client base. This role offers unparalleled exposure to high‑value, politically sensitive and multi‑jurisdictional work.

The firm is seeking a 3–5 PQE Solicitor with experience in Criminal fraud, AML, sanctions or financial crime investigations.

Success in this role means delivering robust, high-quality advice on complex matters, managing sensitive files with professionalism and contributing to the firm’s growth through reliability, technical excellence and drive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on financial crime, sanctions, AML and fraud matters
• Manage complex, confidential client files with minimal supervision
• Support internal and external investigations
• Draft high-level legal analysis, witness statements and advisory documents
• Collaborate across teams on matters involving extradition, civil fraud or international protection
• Assisting and supporting junior solicitors and paralegals

The Candidate:

• 3–5 years PQE in financial crime, fraud, sanctions or investigations
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Ability to manage time-sensitive, high-stakes matters
• Commercially astute with excellent professional judgement
• Disciplined, ambitious and committed to high standards
• Office Based role, 5 days per week

The Benefits and How to Apply:

• Market leading salary with no cap for exceptional candidates
• Opportunity to work on high-value, international and complex matters
• Working with and alongside leading market experts in Financial Crime
• Exceptional career development and salary reviews
• Collaborative working culture with a strong emphasis on quality work
• General holiday entitlement (25 days annual leave)
• Impressive Central London office
• Season ticket loans
• Private Medical insurance
• Pension Scheme

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Abigail Lockett, Retained Recruitment Consultant

Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 | Mobile: 07494 821 014

Email: Abigail.Lockett@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments