Description
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigates and prosecutes the most serious and complex fraud, bribery, and corruption, and pursues the proceeds of crime, compensating victims where possible.
As a Principal Investigative Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution by providing strong leadership to drive cases forward, delivering high-quality outcomes by collaborating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders worldwide.
This is an interesting and engaging role, providing legal expertise to bring cases to a successful outcome. As a Principal Investigative Lawyer, you will be part of a team comprising investigators, accountants, digital specialists, and financial investigators and will progress cases by leading and managing teams and providing quality legal advice.
Responsibilities:
- Providing advice in relation to prosecutions and Deferred Prosecutions Agreements
- Drafting search warrants, attending searches, interviewing witnesses, identifying asset recovery options, and engaging counsel for trial and disclosure work
- Engagement with overseas law enforcement and prosecuting agencies, with possible travel
- Enhancing technical skills through working with digital evidence (training to use SFO software will be provided)
- Drafting case strategy, key decisions, team building, and outcomes
- Working on a variety of cases to expand career experience
Person Specification:
- Barrister authorised by the Bar Council to practice in England and Wales OR a solicitor, admitted by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority and authorised to practice in England and Wales with a minimum of 2 years PQE
Behaviours:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits:
- Salary of £59,971 - £69,666 per year
- Contribution of £17,373 towards Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
- Generous annual leave provision of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years' service
- Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme
- Interest-free season travel ticket, bicycle loan, and cycle to work scheme
- Access to Rental Deposit Salary Advance Scheme
- Opportunities for learning and development
- Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
- Voucher for eye care and discounted spectacles
- Access to a range of discounts through Civil Service Sports and Social Club
- Maternity and paternity leave provision over and above statutory entitlements