Corporate Crime Associate

Greater London – £100,000 - £110,000

Step into a role where your caseload mirrors the headlines. Work with a partner recognised as an outstanding practitioner in commercial crime, who has acted in landmark bribery, corruption, and fraud matters for some of the world's largest corporates.

What you'll do
  • Act on complex, high-profile bribery & corruption investigations, often SFO-led, spanning multiple jurisdictions.
  • Advise corporates and senior executives under scrutiny in cross-border commercial fraud matters.
  • Support on internal investigations into compliance failures and reporting obligations.
  • Handle instructions across financial services, energy & extractives, transport, logistics, and sport sectors.
  • Draft precise, commercial advice under time pressure for individuals and boards.
What you'll need
  • 2-4PQE at a comparable City, international, or specialist boutique firm, with a strong grounding in commercial crime, investigations, or corporate crime.
  • Hands-on exposure to SFO/DOJ/FCA investigations, dawn raids, or enforcement proceedings.
  • Experience acting for both corporates and individuals in investigations or prosecutions.
  • Ability to work seamlessly across borders, coordinating with counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
  • A proactive, client-facing approach — comfortable with both technical detail and board-level conversations.
You'll join a partner-led team driven by real trial and investigations pedigree. The group combines ex-barristers, boutique crime specialists, and seasoned City lawyers, giving clients heavyweight capability.

A full-service international firm with a market-leading White Collar Crime & Investigations practice, consistently ranked for its work in bribery, corruption, fraud, and regulatory investigations. The firm is known for combining big-ticket mandates with a collaborative, low-ego culture, making it a destination for associates who want to do high-value work in a supportive setting.

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Dalton Frith

Associate Recruitment Consultant
0161 233 6360

dalton@douglas-scott.co.uk

Dalton is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over two years. He focuses on the American market, where his key duties include sourcing and placing top legal talent with leading firms and corporations, managing the job search process, and providing career guidance and market insights to candidates. Dalton stays informed of industry trends and developments to best serve both his clients and candidates. After earning his law degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, Dalton spent 9 months as a Legal Recruitment Consultant focusing on the Texas market before joining Douglas Scott. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym, exploring Manchester’s public houses and eateries, and watching Erik’s Mighty Reds on the weekend.



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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Business Crime and White Collar Fraud
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £100,000 - £110,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Greater London
  • Reference: 1282389

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