Crime Solicitor

Another opportunity to join one of Greater Manchester's leading Criminal Defence teams!

Following a successful recruitment partnership with this highly regarded law firm, I'm delighted to be working with them again on another addition to their Criminal Defence team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and highly respected practice handling serious, complex and high-profile criminal work across England and Wales.

Whether you're newly qualified and looking to establish your career, or an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor considering your next move, this could be an opportunity well worth exploring.

Why consider this opportunity?

You'll be joining a highly regarded criminal litigation team with an outstanding reputation, including a Tier 1 Legal 500 ranking for 10 consecutive years.

The team handles a broad range of serious and complex criminal matters, bringing together experienced solicitors, advocates and specialist support professionals.

You'll be surrounded by knowledgeable and approachable colleagues in a genuinely collaborative environment, with opportunities to develop your technical expertise and advocacy experience.

There's also support available to work towards Duty Solicitor qualification and Higher Rights of Audience, where appropriate.

Who would I like to hear from?

I'm keen to speak with:

• Newly Qualified Solicitors looking to establish their careers in criminal defence.

• Experienced Criminal Defence Solicitors considering their next move.

• Existing Duty Solicitors.

• Solicitors looking for support and development towards Duty Solicitor qualification.

• Advocates keen to develop their experience further.

• Individuals with a genuine passion for criminal defence and client representation.

A firm that genuinely invests in its people

This isn't just about the quality of the work.

The firm has been recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 for the second consecutive year and holds Investors in People Gold accreditation.

There's a real emphasis on training, career development, wellbeing and creating an environment where people can build long-term careers.

What's on offer?

Alongside the opportunity to work on high-quality and challenging cases, the benefits package includes:

• Generous annual leave, increasing with service.

• Flexible and hybrid working.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

• Wellbeing support programmes.

• Holiday buy and sell scheme.

• Pension and life assurance.

• Retail discounts and cashback.

• Will writing service.

• Reward and recognition schemes.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Internal referral incentives.

• Social and networking opportunities.

Interested in finding out more?

You don't necessarily need to be actively looking. If you're a Criminal Defence Solicitor who is curious about what else might be out there, I'd love to have a confidential conversation.

Speak directly to Leanne Byrne, our specialist Crime & Regulatory Business Partner at Clayton Legal.

020 3965 9786
l.byrne@clayton-legal.co.uk