William James Recruitment
Criminal Litigation Senior Solicitor
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Criminal Litigation Senior Solicitor - Central London - Competitive Salary from £100,000 + Benefits
We are delighted to be working with a highly regarded specialist practice in Central London to recruit a Senior Criminal Litigation Solicitor to join its established team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Litigation Solicitor with 7–10 years' PQE and a strong background in fraud and white-collar crime to work on complex, high-value and strategically significant matters.
The successful candidate will have significant responsibility from the outset, working closely with leading counsel and advising a sophisticated client base including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, senior executives, public figures and professional advisers.
The Role:
- Lead complex criminal litigation, fraud and white-collar crime matters from inception through to conclusion
- Advise clients on high-value and strategically sensitive disputes and investigations
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with sophisticated private clients and professional advisers
- Work closely with leading counsel, including King's Counsel, on complex and novel legal issues
- Provide strategic advice throughout investigations and proceedings
- Draft detailed legal advice, correspondence and case strategy documents
- Conduct detailed legal research and evidence analysis
- Manage matters with a high degree of autonomy
- Supervise and support junior members of the team where appropriate
- Contribute to the continued development and reputation of the practice
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About You:
- Qualified Solicitor with 7–10 years' PQE
- Strong experience in criminal litigation, fraud and/or white-collar crime
- Proven ability to manage complex and high-value matters
- Experience advising private clients would be advantageous
- Private client and/or tax experience would be beneficial
- Strong academic background, ideally with a minimum 2:1 degree
- Excellent analytical, drafting and strategic thinking skills
- Strong client management and communication abilities
- Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable dealing with high-profile, demanding and sophisticated clients
- Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a specialist team
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The Benefits:
- Competitive salary from £100,000 depending on experience
- Private medical insurance
- Exposure to complex, high-value and market-leading matters
- Significant client responsibility and autonomy
- Direct access to leading practitioners and King's Counsel
- Strong long-term career progression opportunities
- Exposure to a prestigious HNW and UHNW client base
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- High-quality Central London office environment
Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Abigail Lockett, Recruitment Consultant
Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 | Mobile: 07494 821 014
Email: Abigail.Lockett@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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