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Senior Associate Solicitor - Fraud & Counter Fraud
Job Posted: 10 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
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.
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
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