Solicitor

SOLICITOR

SERIOUS FRAUD & ORGANISED CRIME

Job Description

Department: Fraud & White Collar Crime (Business Crime)

ABV Solicitors, a specialist criminal defence firm, are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent qualified Solicitor to join their White Collar Crime and Organised Crime Department.

ABV Solicitors have been recognised by The Times in their guide to the Best Law Firms 2024 and are ranked in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

All candidates should have a demonstrable interest in criminal law and in particular serious fraud, confiscation, asset forfeiture and organised crime.

You will already be an experienced Solicitor used to handling your own caseload, commercially-minded, first rate communication and work effectively with minimal supervision. There are two positions on offer:

• 0-5 years PQE;
• 5+ years PQE. 

The role will include:

• Running your own caseload comprising of voluminous evidence served digitally;
• Creating detailed analysis documents;
• Dealing with complex and novel legal issues, requiring the need to carry out legal research as and when necessary;
• Be able to work efficiently as part of a team;
• Play a significant part in the strategic direction of a case;
• Have experience or at least an understanding and willingness to learn asset recovery tools under the Proceeds of Crime 2002, Serious Crime Act 2015 and the Criminal Finance Act 2017.

This role is for an immediate start full time at our Hayes Office and any salary offered will be competitive.

In order to be applicable for this role, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate with examples, the following:

• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint format documents;
• Analytical skills;
• Able to conduct legal research;
• Using own initiative and working within a team where required;
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines;
• Drafting legal documents such as schedules, proofs, court bundles and client instructions;
• Good interpersonal skills and smart appearance.
• Flexible approach to assist/cover other positions and duties when required.  

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

How to Apply

To learn more or apply for this position please email recruitment@abvsolicitors.co.uk with a CV and covering letter.

We are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to equal opportunities.

Please send CV’s to:

The Practice Manager

recruitment@abvsolicitors.co.uk