Crime Solicitor (Privately funded clients)
- Hybrid working available
- Specialist international firm & purely privately funded crime practice
- Hybrid working available
- Specialist international firm & purely privately funded crime practice
- Role includes nationwide travel (one overnight stay per month)
The Role
Crime Solicitor – Hybrid Working - London or Midlands - REF: 2695481AL
A leading international firm is seeking a motivated Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join their established Crime team in their midlands or London office.
This role offers the chance to handle a diverse and privately funded caseload across crime, working on complex and serious matters with high-net-worth individuals.
You will work within a dynamic, supportive environment where autonomy is encouraged, and you’ll be able to contribute positively to the team while continuing to build and strengthen your expertise.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor between NQ to 3 years PQE
- Strong criminal law experience essential
- Civil litigation exposure highly desirable (e.g. contract disputes, civil claims, general litigation, personal injury)
- Confident managing your own caseload independently
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Comfortable with a hybrid working pattern and UK travel (approx. one overnight stay per month)
- Proactive, organised, and team‑focused
- Confident managing relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals and privately paying clients
The Benefits:
- Hybrid working: average 3 days in office with 2 days from home
- Supportive, collaborative culture with a strong focus on wellbeing
- Exceptional exposure to high‑calibre, complex matters within an established international firm
- Exclusively privately funded workwith high-net-worth clients
- Working hours 9:00-5:30pm
- Flexible location: London or Midlands preferred
- Quarterly Bonus Recognition scheme (£250-£500 cash)
- Wellness and Wellbeing Scheme offering Mental Health support
- Strong opportunities for career advancement and continued development
- Financial recognition for organic work with a percentage of new business brought in
- All travel expenses covered, including paid overnight accommodation where required
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments
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Crime Solicitor (Privately funded clients) employer: William James Recruitment
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