Senior Solicitor
hace 8 días
Manchester
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 • 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, • Represent clients in the High Court and other relevant tribunals as required., • Work closely with external investigators, forensic accountants, law enforcement, insurers, and regulatory bodies., • Provide strategic risk management advice, including fraud prevention and response frameworks for commercial organisations., • Conduct detailed legal research, draft pleadings, attend hearings, and manage settlement negotiations., • Support and supervise junior solicitors, trainees, and paralegals, ensuring best practice and quality standards., • Assist in departmental growth through networking, client relationship management, and participation in pitches and business development activities., • Maintain exceptional client care standards, clear communication, and strong professional relationships. Skills & Experience Required • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent), minimum 5+ years PQE., • Demonstrable experience in commercial litigation with a focus on fraud, financial crime or counter-fraud investigations., • Strong advocacy skills and confidence in managing cases through all litigation stages., • Knowledge of relevant legislation and legal frameworks including:, • Fraud Act 2006, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), AML regulations, and civil procedure rules., • Proven ability to work independently on complex, high-value matters with minimal supervision., • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly in forensic review of financial and transactional information., • Exceptional written and verbal communication, with ability to distil complex issues for stakeholders., • Strong client-development mindset and ability to maintain trusted professional relationships., • Experience in managing, mentoring and developing junior team members is highly desirable. Behaviours & Attributes • Committed to the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality., • Proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-focused., • Collaborative team-player with leadership capability., • Ability to perform under pressure and manage competing deadlines., • Adaptable and resilient in fast-moving investigative environments. Additional Information • Competitive salary dependent on experience., • An option for fully remote for the right candidate, with travel to office 2-3 times per quarter., • Access to flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development., • Opportunities to contribute to thought-leadership initiatives on emerging commercial fraud risks.