Criminal Defence Solicitor

Location: Bromley, South East London
Salary: Dependent on experience

Take the next step in your criminal defence career

An established criminal defence practice is looking for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join its busy Crime Team in Bromley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in criminal defence who enjoys working directly with clients, managing their own caseload and developing their advocacy skills within a supportive and specialist legal environment.

The firm is committed to access to justice and providing high-quality legal representation to clients during some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

The role

You will handle a varied caseload of criminal defence matters, providing practical legal advice and representation from the early stages of an investigation through to court proceedings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied criminal defence caseload independently.

• Advising and supporting clients throughout the criminal justice process.

• Attending police stations to provide legal advice and representation.

• Preparing cases, reviewing evidence and developing effective defence strategies.

• Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates' Court, including trials.

• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts and other professionals.

• Maintaining accurate case files and ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.

About you

We are keen to hear from a qualified solicitor with criminal defence experience who is passionate about client care and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.

You will ideally have:

• Experience managing your own criminal defence caseload.

• A sound knowledge of criminal law and procedure.

• Confidence in client-facing work, police station attendance and court advocacy.

• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills.

• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.

• A calm, practical and professional approach to challenging cases and competing deadlines.

• Duty solicitor status, or a willingness to work towards it where required.

What's on offer?

• The opportunity to join an established criminal defence team.

• A varied caseload with opportunities to develop your advocacy experience.

• A supportive working environment with a strong focus on professional standards and client care.

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Applications are welcomed from criminal defence solicitors at different stages of their careers, including those looking for their next challenge within a busy and established practice.

Speak directly to Leanne Byrne, our specialist Crime & Regulatory Senior Consultant at Clayton Legal.

020 3965 9786

l.byrne@clayton-legal.co.uk