Crime Solicitor

Chelmsford | Legal 500 Criminal Defence Firm | Hybrid Working

I’m currently working with one of my top criminal defence clients - A highly respected and established firm with an excellent reputation across the Southeast, East of England and London.

Following continued growth, they’re now looking to bring another Qualified Criminal Defence Solicitor into their Essex team.

And I can genuinely tell you this is a firm worth having a conversation about.

I’ve recently placed with this team who had been with their previous firm for around six years. They were very much on the fence about making a move - Understandably, leaving somewhere after that long is a big decision.

Fast forward to now, and they’re absolutely loving it and wishing they’d made the move sooner.

That’s exactly why I’m keen to speak to other Criminal Defence Solicitors who might be in a similar position: not necessarily desperate to leave, but open to hearing about something that could genuinely be better.

The Opportunity

The firm is recognised in the Legal 500 and has built its reputation through the quality of its criminal defence work, its commitment to clients and the strength of its people.

You’ll join an experienced team of Solicitors, legal professionals and support staff, working in an environment where client care, quality of work and professional development genuinely matter.

This is an opportunity to join a growing practice where you can build your reputation, develop your caseload and work alongside experienced criminal defence professionals.

Location

You’ll be primarily based from the Chelmsford office, with access to other offices across the wider network where required.

The firm also offers a hybrid working model, providing flexibility to work from home where appropriate.

What’s on offer?

• 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
• Access to an out-of-hours rota with the opportunity to earn additional overtime
• Hybrid working and flexibility to work from home where appropriate
• Access to multiple offices across the network
• The opportunity to join a Legal 500 recognised criminal defence firm
• Strong career development opportunities within a growing practice
• The chance to work within a genuinely supportive and experienced team

Who am I looking for?

A Qualified Criminal Defence Solicitor with experience across criminal defence who is looking for their next step.

You may be actively looking, or you might be doing what many of the best candidates do - Keeping your options open and wondering whether there’s actually something better out there.

If that sounds familiar, let’s have a conversation.

You don’t need to have made the decision to move before speaking to me. I’m happy to give you the full picture, tell you honestly what I know about the firm and let you decide whether it’s worth exploring.

All conversations will be completely confidential.