Solicitor (Crime and Business Crime)

Solicitor (Crime and Business Crime) Specialist criminal defence role with financial crime, POCA, confiscation and court/police station work — ideal for a solicitor seeking quality work at a great specialist firm. Business Crime / Financial Crime Solicitor Specialist Criminal Defence Firm | London | Hybrid working available Accuflex is working with a highly regarded specialist criminal defence firm to recruit a 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 role 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 from around NQ to 5 PQE , although candidates slightly outside this range may be considered where they have directly relevant experience. 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 exposure 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 London , with hybrid working available. Apply To apply or discuss the role confidentially, please contact Accuflex. 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. Locations London Remote status Hybrid London Workplace & Culture We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, which prioritises training and development and encourages networking. Accutrainee was founded on the principles of innovation, our high-level goal to partner with legal professionals throughout their legal career offering them more opportunity, more flexibility and more support. Our ultimate aim is to be recognised as the legal services company of choice for legal professionals and develop a supportive, friendly culture where quality is embedded in everything we do. About Accutrainee Accutrainee is an innovative legal services and technology company where quality matters. We partner with legal professionals throughout their career, offering training and development, job opportunities and mentoring. We offer opportunities for paralegals, trainees and qualified lawyers on a contract and permanent basis at a wide range of organisations including city law firms, niche practice firms, FTSE 100 companies, banks, fintechs and start-ups. Founded in 2012 Co-workers 50