Senior Regulatory & Criminal Defence Lawyer

Join a Growing Specialist Practice | High-Quality Work | Hybrid Working

Are you a Regulatory or Criminal Defence Lawyer looking for your next challenge within a growing specialist practice where you can work on complex, high-profile matters and have a genuine impact?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded regulatory and criminal defence team that is continuing to expand due to significant growth in instructions.

The firm works with a diverse and impressive client base, including well-known organisations across sectors such as retail, transport, logistics, consumer, food and product industries, advising on some of the most challenging and commercially sensitive matters.

The Opportunity

This newly created role offers the chance to become a key part of a successful team, working alongside experienced lawyers on a broad range of regulatory and criminal defence matters.

The focus is not simply on PQE — it is about your experience, expertise and ability to add value.

Applications are welcomed from:

• Newly Qualified Solicitors looking to build their regulatory/criminal defence career

• Solicitors with post-qualification experience

• Senior Lawyers seeking a more strategic role

• Experienced Paralegals with strong sector expertise

You may have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Health & Safety

• Environmental and ESG matters

• Product, Food and Consumer Law

• Transport Law

• Financial Crime and Supply Chain

• Corporate Crime / Criminal Defence

The Role

You will have the opportunity to work on a varied and interesting caseload, including:

• Regulatory investigations and enforcement action

• Criminal investigations and prosecutions

• PACE interviews

• Inquests and Coroner’s Court matters

• Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court proceedings

• Complex advisory work for businesses and individuals

You will be trusted with responsibility from the outset, working closely with clients, supporting relationships and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice.

About You

We are looking for a lawyer who is:

• Experienced in regulatory and/or criminal defence work

• Comfortable managing matters with autonomy

• A confident communicator with strong client skills

• Commercially aware and interested in developing client relationships

• Passionate about delivering high-quality legal advice

• Keen to play an active role in a growing team

This role could suit someone looking to take the next step in their career, gain broader exposure to high-quality work, or join a practice where they can have a greater influence.

Why Join?

You will be joining a recognised and ambitious team led by a market-leading Partner, with the opportunity to work on complex and interesting matters for a strong client base.

The firm offers:

• Hybrid working

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Option to purchase additional annual leave

• Pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Life assurance

• Health cash plan

• Employee assistance programme

• Interest-free travel loans

• Retail and lifestyle discounts

• Strong career development and progression support

Your Next Move

If you are looking for a role where you can work on challenging matters, build your reputation and join a specialist team with ambitious plans for growth, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

To apply or have a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Leanne Byrne on 0203 965 9786 or l.byrne@clayton-legal.co.uk