Senior Associate Solicitor - Fraud & Counter Fraud

Role Purpose

The Senior Associate Solicitor will provide expert legal advice and representation to corporate clients on complex commercial fraud and counter-fraud matters. The role requires strong technical litigation capability, strategic risk awareness, and proven experience handling high-value disputes and investigations. You will contribute to business development and mentorship activities within the wider Commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as lead fee-earner on a caseload involving:

  • Commercial fraud, civil recovery, and asset tracing

  • Internal corporate fraud investigations and compliance issues

  • Misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duties, and AML-related disputes

  • Cyber-enabled fraud, financial crime, and regulatory fraud matters

• Represent clients in the High Court and other relevant tribunals as required.

• Work closely with external investigators, forensic accountants, law enforcement, insurers, and regulatory bodies.

• Provide strategic risk management advice, including fraud prevention and response frameworks for commercial organisations.

• Conduct detailed legal research, draft pleadings, attend hearings, and manage settlement negotiations.

• Support and supervise junior solicitors, trainees, and paralegals, ensuring best practice and quality standards.

• Assist in departmental growth through networking, client relationship management, and participation in pitches and business development activities.

• Maintain exceptional client care standards, clear communication, and strong professional relationships.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent), minimum 5+ years PQE.

• Demonstrable experience in commercial litigation with a focus on fraud, financial crime or counter-fraud investigations.

• Strong advocacy skills and confidence in managing cases through all litigation stages.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and legal frameworks including:

  • Fraud Act 2006, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), AML regulations, and civil procedure rules.

• Proven ability to work independently on complex, high-value matters with minimal supervision.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly in forensic review of financial and transactional information.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with ability to distil complex issues for stakeholders.

• Strong client-development mindset and ability to maintain trusted professional relationships.

• Experience in managing, mentoring and developing junior team members is highly desirable.

Behaviours & Attributes

• Committed to the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.

• Proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-focused.

• Collaborative team-player with leadership capability.

• Ability to perform under pressure and manage competing deadlines.

• Adaptable and resilient in fast-moving investigative environments.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.

• An option for fully remote for the right candidate, with travel to office 2-3 times per quarter.
• Access to flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development.

• Opportunities to contribute to thought-leadership initiatives on emerging commercial fraud risks.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on 01474 850707.

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.