Gherson LLP | White Collar Crime Solicitor – 5+ PQE

Gherson Solicitors is currently seeking to recruit a White Collar Crime Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience to join our expanding White Collar Crime Team. This team focuses on complex and high value matters relating to Extradition, Mutual Legal Assistance & Interpol and Criminal Litigation, Regulatory and Investigations, amongst others. The ideal candidate must be able to, and enjoy working with the other experienced members of the other teams in the firm. Given the nature of the firm and the clients, we are looking for a solicitor who is experienced and confident enough to take on difficult and demanding cases, supported by the expertise within the firm and that provided by Counsel.

Previous experience in compliance and anti-money laundering would be ideal as a feature of this role is to support the firm with all compliance and regulatory requirements, and to train and supervise junior team members. Strong commercial and business acumen is an essential skill for this element of the role.

As this is a role for an associate solicitor, we are anticipating applications from candidates who have excellent drafting skills, and a proven ability to deal with clients and their complex legal issues. Standard requirements of being able to use practice management software, having good time management and being fully up to date with all professional regulatory and compliance obligations apply. More importantly however we are looking for solicitor who is passionate about what they do and is determined to achieve the very best outcomes for their clients.

We would like to hear from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• A qualified solicitor in England and Wales with at least 5 years’ experience in fraud/extradition/financial crime law;
• Be able to demonstrate supervisory experience of team of trainee solicitors and paralegals;
• Demonstrate successful business development creation

The ideal candidate would also have experience in some of the following:

• Outstanding knowledge and demonstrable interest in criminal litigation (with a specific focus on financial crime), asset forfeiture and regulatory matters (experience working at a prosecuting authority or regulating agency would be desirable);
• Deep practical knowledge and experience in criminal litigation, with experience in financial crime and POCA (an interest in the regulation of cryptoassets and blockchain technology would be desirable);
• Excellent client management and client care skills, with strong commercial acumen and experience in creating new client relationships;
• Professional with a pro-active approach;
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and able to evidence strong drafting ability;
• Demonstrable ability to use own initiative and work within a team;
• Ability to work accurately under pressure;
• Experience in working within a fast paced, expanding, and dynamic environment, and ability to work overtime and weekends when required;
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all regulatory and compliance obligations.

The candidate must have an excellent (and demonstrable) drafting ability as well as a true commitment to achieving the very best outcome in some of the most difficult circumstances.

At Gherson, we value bright, eloquent and highly driven individuals. If you thrive on being busy and can adapt well to new challenges, then we will give you all the training and support you will need to help you succeed in this enriching role.

Gherson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.