William James Recruitment
Civil Fraud Lawyer
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Civil Fraud Lawyer
Civil Fraud Associate
The Role
William James Recruitment is instructed by a leading UK commercial law firm seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded and fast-growing Cross-Border Disputes practice, based primarily in London.
The firm is a nationally recognised, Top 50 practice with a strong international footprint and a reputation for delivering solutions-driven, commercial legal advice through an integrated, partner-led model. Its disputes offering has grown significantly in recent years and is now regarded as one of the most ambitious and exciting platforms in the market.
The Cross-Border Disputes team focuses on high-value, complex international litigation and arbitration. Current mandates include substantial asset recovery claims, fraud disputes, and investor/state matters with a strong international dimension. Clients include private equity-backed businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and overseas governments, providing global exposure without the heavy conflicts typically associated with Magic or Silver Circle firms.
This is a pivotal hire within the team. The successful candidate will play a key role in:
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- Managing day-to-day matters
- Supervising junior lawyers and taking real ownership of client relationships
- Working closely with senior leadership on strategy and business development
The role offers:
- Exposure to international work, including limited overseas travel (approximately 2–3 weeks per year)
- A clearly defined pathway to partnership within a genuinely growth-oriented practice
The Candidate
We are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate with:
- Strong experience in fraud-related disputes
- Background in contentious insolvency and/or international arbitration (advantageous)
- Strong academic credentials
- Ability to manage complex matters and supervise junior team members
- Excellent communication and client-handling skills
- Commercially minded with an interest in business development
- Ambitious, self-motivated and keen to be part of a growing practice
Why This Opportunity
- Boutique-style disputes practice within a well-resourced national firm
- Exposure to market-leading, high-value international cases
- Clear and transparent route to partnership, with flexible equity arrangements
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
- Sensible billable hours target (~1500)
- Non-hierarchical, collaborative culture with excellent training and meaningful involvement in business development (BD)
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Benefits
- Generous starting salary
- Clear path to partnership with flexible equity options
- Sensible billed hours (c.1500)
- Strong collaborative, non-hierarchical culture
- Early responsibility and impactful involvement in business development
How to Apply
Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant) 📞 Direct Dial: +44 (0)20 3918 1665 📱 Mobile: +44 (0)794 405 5476 ✉️ Email: alice.winter@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a range of top-tier clients, including Legal 500 firms.
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