Corporate Crime & Investigations Senior Associate/ Barrister 4+ years’ PQE MANCHESTER

Well-regarded commercial law firm in Manchester is looking to recruit a bright and ambitious Solicitor or Barrister of 4 or more years’ PQE/ Call with a strong bias towards, or interest in, Corporate Crime and Investigations. The role will be incredibly varied, and you will work closely alongside a Partner, focusing on the investigation and prosecution of range of offences including fraud, bribery and corruption, criminal anti-competitive behaviour, health and safety, environmental, food hygiene and safety, product safety, consumer protection (Trading Standards) and dawn raids. The team also has experience conducting multiple privileged internal investigations into whistle blower allegations and suspected corporate and employee criminality. They regularly work with investigation committees and internal compliance officers, civil litigation colleagues, Human Resources, law enforcement agencies and insurers to manage complex issues arising from alleged wrong-doing, as well as working with teams of forensic accountants and IT specialists to ensure the appropriate and proportionate capture and analysis of evidence. The hiring partner has particular interest in the powers of regulators, internal investigations and the provision of strategic advice on crisis management. Any experience of conducting corporate due diligence, as well as any exposure to anti-money laundering and/or tax evasion and/or contentious SHE and/or internal investigations are of significant interest.