At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team handling exciting cases in business and financial crime.
- Company: Respected criminal defence firm in Central London with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, exposure to high-quality work, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities for all.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in criminal defence while building expertise in financial crime.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with experience in criminal defence and interest in financial crime.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Accuflex is working with a highly regarded specialist criminal defence firm to recruit a mid-level solicitor to join its busy and growing crime and financial crime practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with strong criminal defence experience who is looking to develop further in business crime, financial crime and proceeds of crime work, while continuing to handle a varied caseload of mainstream criminal defence matters.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior lawyers in the team on a range of private client and legally aided matters, with a particular focus on financial crime, POCA, account freezing orders, confiscation and cash seizure.
The work is expected to include:
- POCA and confiscation proceedings
- Account freezing orders and cash seizure matters
- Fraud, money laundering and other financial crime cases
- Private paying criminal defence work
- Some legal aid casework, particularly while private client work builds
- Mainstream criminal defence matters, potentially ranging from driving offences through to serious and complex crime
- Police station attendance and court work
- Client care, case preparation and strategic input on active matters
There may also be the opportunity to undertake overtime police station work where desired.
The ideal candidate
We are interested in speaking with solicitors who have a genuine commitment to criminal defence and a developing or established interest in financial crime. Candidates should ideally have:
- Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales
- Experience in criminal defence
- Exposure to financial crime, POCA, confiscation, account freezing orders, cash seizure, fraud or money laundering
- Police station and/or court experience
- Strong client care skills
- Good drafting, analytical and case preparation skills
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team
- A practical, calm and commercially aware approach to client matters
The role is likely to suit someone with experience in a specialist criminal defence law firm or specialist white collar crime law firm or practice.
Desirable experience
The following would be useful but is not essential:
- Duty solicitor status
- Private client criminal defence experience
- Business crime or white collar crime experience
- Experience dealing with the SFO, FCA, NCA, HMRC or other enforcement agencies
- Experience with asset freezing, civil recovery or regulatory investigations
- Advocacy experience in the magistrates’ court
Why apply?
This is a strong opportunity to join a respected specialist criminal defence firm and gain exposure to high-quality work across both mainstream criminal defence and financial crime. The role would particularly suit someone who enjoys client contact, wants to build technical expertise in POCA and financial crime, and is looking for a supportive environment where they can work closely with experienced practitioners.
Location: Central London, with hybrid working available.
At Accutrainee and Accuflex, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in equal opportunities for all and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ages, genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations and abilities. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair, transparent and free from discrimination.
Solicitor in Slough employer: Accutrainee Limited
Accuflex is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in the heart of Central London. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners in both mainstream criminal defence and financial crime, while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working. The firm values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all team members feel valued and empowered to grow their careers in a meaningful way.
