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Criminal Defence Solicitor

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Criminal Defence Solicitor

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid – 2 days in office, non-negotiable)
Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Synergy Plus Recruitment is supporting a nationally recognised law firm in their search for an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their Specialist Criminal Law Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a respected firm handling complex and high-profile criminal matters, with a strong focus on serious crime and white-collar crime.

You will act as a Criminal Defence Solicitor managing a varied caseload of private criminal defence matters, providing strategic advice and representation from investigation through to conclusion.

The role offers exposure to high-quality work, strong partner access, and a supportive team environment with genuine career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Work as a Criminal Defence Solicitor within a specialist criminal law team

  * Manage a varied caseload including serious and complex criminal matters

  * Handle cases involving:

      * Fraud (SFO / HMRC / FCA)

      * Sexual offences

      * POCA and confiscation proceedings

      * Regulatory prosecutions (HSE, Trading Standards, etc.)

  * Provide clear legal advice and strong client representation throughout proceedings

  * Attend police stations, courts, and client meetings as required

  * Work collaboratively with solicitors and consultant lawyers within the team

  * For senior candidates, manage and develop a client following where applicable

Requirements:

  * 7+ PQE preferred (5–10 PQE considered depending on experience)

  * Strong background in criminal defence (private or mixed practice)

  * Experience handling serious and complex criminal cases

  * Confident in client-facing and court environments

  * Strong case management and independent working ability

  * 

    Advocacy experience desirable

Benefits:

  * Private healthcare

  * Life assurance

  * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  * 28 days holiday + birthday + Bank Holidays

  * Certified Great Place to Work employer

  * Strong career development opportunities

  * Legal 500 & Chambers ranked firm

Additional Information:

  * Hybrid working (2 days per week in Nottingham office – non-negotiable)

  * Strong pipeline of high-quality private criminal defence work

  * 

    Supportive and established specialist team

Apply:

If you are a Criminal Defence Solicitor looking to join a highly regarded firm with excellent quality work and long-term progression, apply today

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