About the Role
The team represent both individuals and businesses accused of criminal and regulatory offences, large and small. We regularly act for and defend clients investigated or prosecuted by the police, prosecution agencies, and regulators, which may lead to prosecution or disciplinary sanctions.
Recent Cases
* Represented the Chief Executive of a charity accused of bribery. No further action taken by the Police after investigation.
* Represented a Company Director in a Police investigation into conspiracy to commit fraud, false accounting, and bribery.
* Represented a Pharmacist accused of misconduct, including in a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) fitness to practice investigation. No further action was taken following the full investigation.
* Defended a client facing enforcement by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) for non-payment of a £4.5m confiscation order.
* Represented a client accused of historic sexual offences. Client found not guilty following Crown Court trial.
* Represented a Social Worker in an ongoing Police investigation relating to an allegation of gross negligence manslaughter.
* Advised two Company Directors in an international investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) into alleged fraud, cheating the public revenue, and money laundering.
* Advised a former Company Director in an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
* Advised the former Regional Sales Director of a leading national engineering firm in a CMA investigation of alleged price-fixing.
* Represented an international company in court proceedings relating to a motoring offence.
About You
Your Role and What You'll Be Doing
You will be working within a fast-paced, innovative national law firm and department, handling a stimulating mix of criminal and regulatory cases. You should be technically excellent, a good communicator, and possess strong client service skills. Building relationships, being empathetic, supportive, yet decisive, are key qualities. You will represent clients in ongoing investigations and proceedings, and also develop your own caseload.
* We’re looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual to join our successful team. You’ll be an experienced Regulatory and/or Criminal Solicitor with the confidence to work autonomously and take the lead on matters from the outset.
* Experience in Regulatory and/or Criminal Defence work.
* Police Station Accreditation and/or Magistrates Court Qualification are preferred but not essential.
* Ideal candidate will have 2–5 years’ PQE.
Our Benefits
* 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, with options to buy up to 35 additional hours.
* Generous and flexible pension schemes.
* Two paid volunteering days annually.
* Westfield Health membership and Aviva Digital GP services.
We promote well-being with initiatives supporting mental health, flexible hybrid working, and inclusion networks. We are proud to be ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024 and are committed to diversity, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability.
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