Business Crime Associate
The Opportunity
William James Recruitment is instructed on an opportunity for an Associate to join the market-leading Business Crime team of a top-tier specialist litigation firm.
The firm is renowned for acting on some of the most significant and complex financial crime cases in the UK and internationally. The role offers exposure to high-profile, cross-border matters, often involving politically sensitive issues and multi-jurisdictional investigations. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team and work closely with leading practitioners on complex disputes, investigations, and regulatory matters.
The Firm
The firm is a leading litigation boutique with a longstanding reputation for excellence in business crime, civil fraud, commercial litigation, and regulatory work.
It was one of the first City firms to adopt a multidisciplinary approach, enabling it to advise on fraud-related matters requiring both civil and criminal expertise. Its work is frequently international in scope, with strong relationships with overseas law firms, foreign regulators, and global organisations.
The firm is consistently ranked top tier by leading legal directories and has received major industry recognition for its disputes work.
The Business Crime and Commercial Disputes team is widely recognised for its involvement in complex, high-value matters, often with cross-border or political dimensions. The team is led by a highly experienced group of partners with backgrounds in senior prosecution, regulatory enforcement, and complex international disputes, supported by a strong bench of specialist lawyers.
The Candidate
• Qualified solicitor (2-7 PQE) with experience in business crime, litigation, or investigations
• Strong experience across dispute resolution, including litigation and/or arbitration
• Exposure to complex, high-value or multi-jurisdictional matters
• Experience in regulatory or criminal investigations
• Strong knowledge of fraud, financial regulation, or corporate investigations
• Demonstrable interest in business development
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
Culture & Working Environment
• Specialist, high-performing team structure
• Strong integration across practice areas
• Supportive and inclusive culture
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Friendly, collegiate working environment
• Opportunities for progression within a growing team
Remuneration & Benefits
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• High-quality, complex work across a leading practice
• Exposure to both domestic and international matters
• Strong long-term career development opportunities
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact: Alice Winter, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 020 918 1665 Mobile: 07944 055 476
Email: alice.winter@williamjamesrecruitment.com
Business Crime Associate • London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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