At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse range of private criminal matters and support practice growth.
- Company: Join an award-winning regional law firm with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Market rate salary, flexible leave, pension, and life assurance.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with clear opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Shape and grow a private crime practice in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' experience in Criminal Defence.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a growing Private Crime team within an award-winning regional law firm. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded criminal lawyer to take ownership of a developing private crime practice, with genuine scope to shape its future direction while working within a supportive and ambitious environment.
Why apply?
- Join an award-winning regional firm with strong growth plans.
- Take a key role in developing and expanding a private crime offering.
- Work on a varied and interesting caseload of privately funded criminal matters.
- Opportunity to build and grow your own client base and referral network.
- Supportive environment with scope for autonomy and career progression.
- Flexible office location across the Thames Valley.
What will you be doing?
- You will manage a broad range of private criminal matters, including:
- Advising and representing clients at PACE interviews.
- Magistrates' Court advocacy.
- Crown Court litigation.
- Police station attendance and representation.
- Handling privately funded investigations and criminal defence matters.
- Supporting the growth and development of the private crime practice.
- Contributing to business development and networking activities.
- Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team.
What could make you stand out?
- Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in Criminal Defence.
- Experience handling privately funded criminal work.
- Police Station Accreditation (preferred).
- Strong advocacy experience in Magistrates' and Crown Courts.
- Proven ability to generate or contribute to private client work.
- Experience in regulatory, fraud or serious crime matters (desirable).
- Strong communication, client care and business development skills.
- Commercially minded with an entrepreneurial approach.
What's in it for you?
- Market rate salary.
- Flexible leave policy.
- Pension and life assurance.
- Opportunity to shape and grow a private crime practice.
- Supportive and collaborative working culture.
- Clear opportunity for progression within a growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career and play a leading role in building a successful private crime practice. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Faith Kelly or click apply.
Criminal Defence Solicitor employer: Sellick Partnership
Join an award-winning regional law firm that offers a supportive and collaborative working culture, perfect for an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor looking to make a significant impact. With flexible office locations across the Thames Valley, you will have the opportunity to shape and grow a private crime practice while enjoying a market rate salary, flexible leave policy, and clear pathways for career progression. This is an excellent environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a dynamic legal setting.
