Senior Solicitor

19 hours ago

Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom Howells Recruitment Full time £100,000 - £150,000 per year

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.

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