Crime Solicitor

We are supporting a leading law firm committed to advocating for social justice and representing the rights of individuals. They are seeking a skilled and experienced Crime Solicitor (4–5 PQE) to join a dynamic, high-performing team, managing a diverse and challenging caseload involving serious criminal matters.

What’s in it for You

• Generous leave & flexibility – Christmas shutdown, birthday leave, and extra paid leave for volunteering, study, or moving house.
• Comprehensive benefits package – pension scheme, life assurance, group income protection, and enhanced parental leave.
• Wellbeing support – Mental Health Champions, Employee Assistance Programme, First Aiders, and access to fitness and health perks.
• Professional development & networking – exposure to high-profile cases, mentorship, and a chance to build your profile in the criminal law community.
• Fun, supportive work environment – on-site social space, subsidised bar, complimentary fruit deliveries, and employee perks like retail, cinema, and gym discounts.
• Recognition & prestige – Legal 500 Featured Firm 2024/25, Lex 100 Winner 2018/19 for Job Satisfaction, Quality of Work, and Client Contact.

About the Role

You will work on some of the nation’s most high-profile cases, upholding the firm’s ethos: to provide the best possible service to all clients, from protesters to murder suspects, shoplifters to city traders. Whatever the accusation, you will ensure clients are treated fairly and provided with a robust defence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advocacy in Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.
• Manage client relationships and provide guidance throughout the legal process.
• Mentor and support junior solicitors and trainees.
• Handle a high-volume, complex caseload with professionalism and discretion.

Candidate Requirements

• 4–5 years PQE in criminal law.
• Proven experience handling serious criminal cases.
• Excellent advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively.
• Experience representing clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to social justice and the firm’s ethos.
• Police Station Accreditation and Duty Status preferred.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and able to thrive in a supportive team environment.

This is a rare opportunity to accelerate your criminal law career within a prestigious firm, gaining exposure to high-profile cases, developing your advocacy skills, and working alongside a team committed to mentorship, support, and social justice.