Criminal Defence Solicitor or Fee Earner

A leading law firm in Yorkshire, recognised nationally in multiple areas of the Legal 500, is seeking a talented Solicitor to join its Regulatory & Business Defence team. This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with a strong interest in corporate crime, fraud, and regulatory work to develop their career in a supportive and professional environment.

The role offers exposure to high-quality work, advising both companies and individuals, and the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s business development activities.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive market-rate salary
• 25 days’ paid holiday, plus bank holidays
• Firm closure between Christmas and New Year in addition to annual leave entitlement
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Supportive, professional working environment in modern, well-situated offices
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a practice with a long-standing reputation for excellence in regulatory and business defence work

The Role

• Advise clients on a broad range of corporate crime, fraud, and regulatory matters
• Act as an Accredited Police Station Representative
• Manage your own caseload while contributing to complex corporate crime and fraud cases
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and participate in business development initiatives

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience in regulatory, corporate crime, or fraud-related work
• Excellent technical and client-handling skills
• Desire and ability to contribute to business development and marketing activities

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded team with extensive experience and expertise, including members holding Higher Courts Qualifications.