Private Crime Solicitor

Permanent | Flexible & Hybrid Working

Are you a Criminal Defence Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a highly regarded, growing private crime practice?

We’re working with a Legal 500 Tier 1 criminal defence firm with over 20 offices across England and Wales, looking to expand its Private Crime Team with experienced solicitors who are passionate about criminal law and delivering exceptional client care.

Applications are welcomed nationwide, with particular interest in Sussex, Surrey, Kent, South London, Leeds and York.

The Role

You’ll manage your own caseload of privately funded criminal defence matters, including:

• Sexual offence allegations and private criminal defence.

• Motoring law and licence-related matters.

• Crown Court litigation and regulatory work.

• Specialist matters, including university disciplinary proceedings and taxi licence appeals.

You’ll benefit from support from in-house advocates, specialist counsel and dedicated administrative teams. There is no requirement to undertake a duty solicitor rota.

About You

We’re looking for a solicitor with:

• At least 1 years’ PQE in criminal defence.

• Strong police station representation experience.

• Experience conducting Magistrates’ Court trials and handling Crown Court litigation.

• Experience in sexual offence defence or an interest in developing within motoring law.

• Excellent client care, communication and organisational skills.

• The ability to manage a varied caseload and meet billing targets.

Private practice experience is desirable but not essential, with support available for those transitioning from legal aid work.

Salary, Benefits & Progression

• Salary: £50,000–£100,000, depending on experience.

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm.

• Flexible working: Hybrid options, compressed four-day weeks and nine-day fortnights.

• Holiday: 21 days plus bank holidays, increasing to up to 30 days with service.

• Benefits: Private medical cover, discretionary bonus scheme, pension, additional celebration day, Perkbox discounts and wellbeing support.

The firm offers a transparent career development structure, with opportunities to progress to Associate, Senior Associate and potentially Partnership. There is also scope to build a local practice, develop new areas of work or move into management.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and supportive team, handle quality private criminal defence work and build a long-term career.

For a confidential discussion, get in touch to find out more.