Job description

It’s Time

Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. Embracing new trends and harnessing decades of experience, we’ve earned our place at the forefront of the legal industry. Our partners are recognised as leaders in their field and our deals and cases often make headline business news. As a result, we’ve developed a reputation for delivering excellence, in all that we do. Today, we’re continuing to break new ground. By embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work, we’ve been named as the Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe by the Financial Times five times. We are recognised as one of the top 30 global investigations practices by the Global Investigations Review and we are ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers Europe 2019 for Corporate Investigations.
 
Join our team and you’ll be part of a flexible, inclusive culture underpinned by openness and acceptance. We’re driven by the belief that, to perform, people need support and space to collaborate. By combining those values with an ambitious outlook, we can give you the opportunity to thrive.

Department purpose 

A&O are renowned for the high quality of our advice in relation to all aspects of investigations and regulatory work, and for the seamless integration on our cross-border matters.  Global investigations is an area that plays to A&O strengths, given our cross-border nature and strategic significance to clients. Whilst much of the growth in global investigations can be attributed to the focus of U.S. authorities on corporate conduct, UK and European prosecutors are now much more active in investigating major corporations and prosecuting them and their employees, or seeking Deferred Prosecution Agreements. Consequently, it is now a major risk area for corporations and a strategic priority for A&O. The recent appointment of two eminent White Collar Crime partners in the UK and France and a Counsel in Germany demonstrate the firm’s commitment to growing our international practice.

We specialise in cases relating to international and domestic corruption, cartels, fraud, money laundering, insider dealing, market abuse and extradition and work with the likes of the SFO (Serious Fraud Office), FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and Competition and Markets Authority. 

Role purpose 

It is an exciting time for our White Collar Crime practice following significant growth through the appointment of one of the UK’s top WCC litigation partners, and recent instructions on a number of significant and substantial criminal cases. To support us in this continued growth, we are looking to hire an associate with 3-5 years’ PQE. Their role will be to act for corporates, financial institutions and individuals in criminal and regulatory investigations.  

We employ the best people who offer the highest quality of service based on a thorough understanding of the technical and commercial context and the most rigorous project management of cases.

Key Relationships

• Partners
• Senior Associates and Associates
• Professional Support Lawyers and the wider Litigation department

Role and Responsibilities

• Advising clients on criminal and regulatory White Collar Crime issues, including corruption, fraud and money laundering
• Drafting advices
• Advising individuals in interviews with the regulators
• Preparing clients for court proceedings and trials
• Advising clients in meetings, on the phone and in writing
• Liaising with clients
• Attending client meetings
• Managing client expectations appropriately
• Business development
• Legal research

Who we are looking for

• Qualified lawyer with strong White Collar Crime litigation skills 
• Excellent academic credentials
• Detail focused and self-motivated approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent client relationship skills and interpersonal skills
• Focus on business development and personal profile in this area of the market

Additional information - External

It’s Time

Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. Embracing new trends and harnessing decades of experience, we’ve earned our place at the forefront of the legal industry. Our partners are recognised as leaders in their field and our deals and cases often make headline business news. As a result, we’ve developed a reputation for delivering excellence, in all that we do. Today, we’re continuing to break new ground. By embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work, we’ve been named as the Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe by the Financial Times five times.

Join our team and you’ll be part of a flexible, inclusive culture underpinned by openness and acceptance. We’re driven by the belief that, to perform, people need support and space to collaborate. By combining those values with an ambitious outlook, we can give you the opportunity to thrive.