Principal Investigative Lawyer
As a Principal Investigative Lawyer at the Serious Fraud Office, you will provide critical legal expertise to lead, drive, and successfully prosecute serious and complex fraud, bribery, and corruption cases. You will collaborate daily within multidisciplinary teams of investigators, accountants, digital specialists, and financial investigators to provide legal advice, draft court applications and search warrants, and engage with international law enforcement. Additionally, you will help secure the proceeds of crime and manage asset recovery cases under both civil and criminal provisions, ensuring high-quality legal outcomes. You will work closely with internal colleagues and external stakeholders worldwide, maintaining rigorous legal standards and case strategies.
What they're looking for
- Delivering successful outcomes in complex legal or investigative environments
- Assessing and distilling complex information for clear communication
- Effective decision making and influencing stakeholders and staff
- Practical experience of legal remedies under the Proceeds of Crime Act
Qualifications
- Barrister authorised by the Bar Council to practice in England and Wales
- Solicitor authorised by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority with min 2 yrs PQE
Nationality requirements
Open to UK, Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth, EU/EEA/Swiss (with EUSS status), and Turkish nationals with the right to work.
Selection process
Sift to take place from 02 November. In person interviews are expected to take place from 16 November.
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