Business Crime/Investigations Associate

Business Crime/Investigations Associate - 12-Month FTC

SSQ is working with a highly regarded boutique litigation and investigations firm on a fixed-term opportunity for a mid-level Associate (2–5 PQE) to join their market-leading business crime practice.

This is an exciting chance to work at a firm with a strong reputation in white-collar and financial crime, known for handling complex, high-profile matters. The team regularly acts for a range of high-net-worth individuals, corporates, and financial institutions facing serious regulatory and criminal risk.

The Role

You will be advising on a broad range of contentious matters including:

• White-collar crime and fraud
• Bribery and corruption
• AML and sanctions
• International investigations and asset tracing
• Cross-border regulatory issues, including extradition and mutual legal assistance

Key Requirements

• 2–5 years’ PQE from a reputable disputes, white-collar, or regulatory practice
• Solid experience advising on financial crime, investigations, or compliance issues
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills; comfort handling complex, often sensitive matters
• Interest in high-value, cross-border work involving both corporate and individual clients

Why Apply?

• Join a team at the forefront of business crime and investigations work
• Exposure to high-profile, confidential mandates involving international regulators and enforcement bodies
• Collegiate, high-performing environment with an emphasis on impact and responsibility from day one

The firm offers hybrid working and a supportive team culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate looking to gain hands-on experience in some of the most challenging and dynamic areas of the legal market. If you are interested and would like to learn more, please apply or contact [email protected]