At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle exciting cases in business and financial crime, including POCA and confiscation proceedings.
- Company: Respected London criminal defence firm with a focus on financial crime.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, strong work-life balance, and exposure to high-quality legal work.
- Other info: Ideal for NQ–5 PQE candidates seeking meaningful legal challenges.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real difference in the field of criminal defence.
- Qualifications: Strong criminal defence experience; duty qualified and confident in police station work.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
We’re working with a specialist London criminal defence firm looking to recruit a Business Crime / Financial Crime Solicitor to join its growing team.
This is a great opportunity for a solicitor with strong criminal defence experience and genuine technical exposure to POCA, confiscation, account freezing orders and asset forfeiture.
The role will involve a mix of:
- POCA and confiscation proceedings
- Account freezing and forfeiture orders
- Cash seizure and civil recovery matters
- Fraud, money laundering and financial crime cases
- Police station attendance
- Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court work
- Private client and legally aided criminal defence matters
The firm is particularly keen to speak with candidates who are duty qualified and confident handling police station work. Police station accreditation would also be highly desirable. This role would suit someone from around NQ–5 PQE, although directly relevant experience will be more important than PQE alone.
You’ll be joining a respected specialist practice with strong financial crime expertise, high-quality work, hybrid working and a sensible approach to work-life balance.
Lawyer - Commercial (part time, Fixed Term in London employer: Accutrainee Limited
Join a respected specialist London criminal defence firm that values its employees and promotes a healthy work-life balance through hybrid working arrangements. With a focus on professional development, this firm offers meaningful opportunities for growth in the field of financial crime, allowing you to engage with high-quality cases while being part of a supportive team culture. If you're looking for a rewarding role where your expertise in POCA and asset forfeiture can truly make a difference, this is the place for you.
