Simmons & Simmons
Supervising Associate - Corporate Crime & Investigations

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Our leading Disputes & Investigations group
Our leading Disputes & Investigations group advises on the full spectrum of high-value, complex disputes and investigations. This includes contentious banking and finance matters, insolvency litigation, contentious regulatory investigations, civil and criminal fraud claims, commercial arbitration, and corporate crime.
We are trusted for our solutions-focused advice on matters with significant reputational and financial implications. The firm is known for its professional, innovative, and tenacious approach to litigation and investigation strategy across our key sectors: financial institutions, asset management, technology, energy, and life sciences.
Our client base spans prominent corporates, professional services firms, financial institutions, fintech companies, hedge funds, and pharmaceutical companies.
The Role
We are seeking a talented Associate to join our market leading, Tier 1/Band 1 ranked Corporate Crime team, based in either London or Bristol.
This is a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic and highly regarded practice, working alongside leading partners and associates on some of the most high-profile, multi-jurisdictional investigations and disputes in the sector. You will play a key role in advising clients on complex regulatory and criminal law risks, including internal investigations, compliance reviews, and enforcement actions, both in the UK and internationally.
Key responsibilities and areas of work will include:
- Leading aspects of and supporting on large scale, cross border criminal investigations, including both internal investigations and those led by prosecutors or law enforcement agencies.
- Advising corporate clients and board level individuals on allegations involving bribery and corruption, money laundering, fraud, and sanctions breaches.
- Providing comprehensive defence representation for both corporates and individuals.
- Assisting with investigations into tax evasion facilitation, financial misstatements, and modern slavery/supply chain issues.
- Supporting clients in their interactions with enforcement agencies such as the SFO, FCA, DOJ, and other international regulators.
- Working on matters involving cybercrime, ESG-related risks, and complex cross-border compliance challenges.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of remediation and compliance programs following enforcement actions or whistleblower reports.
- Delivering complex advisory work across the full spectrum of corporate crime, including bribery, corruption, fraud, sanctions and money laundering.
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Person Specification
- Strong academic background.
- Trained and qualified with a leading firm, with 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience in corporate crime, financial crime and complex investigations.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
- Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to manage sensitive and high-value matters.
If you are looking to advance your career within a collaborative, forward-thinking team and work on matters at the forefront of corporate crime, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Here at Simmons & Simmons
Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.


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Key Highlights:
- Competitive compensation package, including bonuses, private medical insurance, and pension contribution.
- A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees.
- A hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in-office, subject to role and client needs.
- Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions.
- Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
- Vibrant social and sports committees, as well as art collections featuring renowned artists.
- The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission.
Equal opportunities
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, offering equal employment opportunities to all applicants irrespective of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and more. Flexible working arrangements are supported, and we strive to make our roles accessible to all. Our employee networks offer additional support, detailed in our D&I Information booklet provided during the recruitment process.
We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us, even if not all requirements are met. Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.
For more information or to apply, please contact our Recruitment Team or visit our career page.
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We prioritise direct sourcing and referrals, engaging with our preferred agency partners where support is required. Unsolicited CVs submitted without the prior agreement of the recruitment team will not be deemed a valid introduction.
Please contact the recruitment team if you have any questions.
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