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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 (phone number removed). 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.

Role Overview Acting for a premium defendant client base, the Senior Associate will manage a quality caseload of counter-fraud matters involving motor, casualty, credit hire fraud, staged/induced accidents, exaggerated claims, LVI, and organised fraud networks. The firm is looking for a lawyer who combines strong litigation expertise with strategic insight and commercial awareness. Key Responsibilities Independently manage a complex and varied caseload of defendant counter-fraud litigation. Conduct forensic investigations, analyse intelligence, and build robust defence strategies. Prepare high-quality pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel, and trial bundles. Progress matters efficiently through all litigation stages, including trial where necessary. Provide clear, pragmatic advice to a high-value insurer client base. Attend hearings, conferences, and settlement discussions. Mentor and supervise junior colleagues where required. Contribute to client development initiatives, training sessions, and thought leadership on emerging fraud trends. Ensure full compliance with regulatory and client service standards. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will have: 7-10+ years' PQE (guideline) in defendant insurance litigation, ideally with exposure to counter fraud. A demonstrable background in litigating fraudulent or suspected fraudulent claims. Excellent knowledge of the CPR and litigation process. Strong drafting, analytical, and tactical decision-making skills. Confident communication and relationship-building skills with insurer clients. The ability to work autonomously with a proactive, commercially minded approach. Experience supervising junior team members (desirable). Desirable Expertise Experience handling high-value, multi-track, or organised fraud matters. Knowledge of intelligence tools, telematics, analytics platforms, or fraud rings. Prior involvement in industry anti-fraud training or seminars. What the Firm Offers Salary between 65,000 - 80,000 , depending on experience. Remote working available with occasional travel to the office, with offices across the UK including Scotland. Strong prospects for career development within a growing national practice. A supportive culture anchored in professional excellence and innovation. Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, and enhanced leave. High-quality, career-enhancing caseload with national insurer clients. 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 (phone number removed). 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.