Our client, a specialist and well-regarded law firm based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, is seeking an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their established Criminal Law team.
This role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of privately funded criminal matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to individuals and businesses across a range of complex cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters efficiently and in line with firm policies
- Ensure all work is delivered to a high professional standard and within required timeframes
- Utilise case management systems effectively to maintain accurate records and workflows
- Advise and represent clients across the full spectrum of criminal law matters
- Handle cases including road traffic offences, fraud, sexual offences, and regulatory prosecutions
- Represent clients in matters involving authorities such as the Police, CPS, HMRC, FCA and other regulatory bodies
- Attend police stations and courts nationwide as required
- Manage complex matters including POCA proceedings, confiscation, and specialist criminal defence work
- Contribute to the ongoing development and reputation of the firm's criminal law offering
- Participate in business development and promotion of services
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of criminal law, legislation, and regulatory changes
- Work closely with Partners and the wider criminal law team
- Support knowledge sharing and contribute to team development
- Liaise with colleagues across the firm on relevant matters
Requirements / Skills / Experience:
- Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
- Minimum of 5 years' PQE in criminal defence work
- Proven experience managing criminal law cases and achieving successful outcomes
- Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a specialist team
Package / Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- Death in service benefit (3x salary)
- Generous holiday allowance
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
#J-18808-Ljbffr”, “datePosted”: “2026-03-22”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Clear IT Recruitment”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__391016583__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=294” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Nottingham” } } }Our client, a specialist and well-regarded law firm based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, is seeking an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their established Criminal Law team.
This role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of privately funded criminal matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to individuals and businesses across a range of complex cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters efficiently and in line with firm policies
- Ensure all work is delivered to a high professional standard and within required timeframes
- Utilise case management systems effectively to maintain accurate records and workflows
- Advise and represent clients across the full spectrum of criminal law matters
- Handle cases including road traffic offences, fraud, sexual offences, and regulatory prosecutions
- Represent clients in matters involving authorities such as the Police, CPS, HMRC, FCA and other regulatory bodies
- Attend police stations and courts nationwide as required
- Manage complex matters including POCA proceedings, confiscation, and specialist criminal defence work
- Contribute to the ongoing development and reputation of the firm’s criminal law offering
- Participate in business development and promotion of services
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of criminal law, legislation, and regulatory changes
- Work closely with Partners and the wider criminal law team
- Support knowledge sharing and contribute to team development
- Liaise with colleagues across the firm on relevant matters
Requirements / Skills / Experience:
- Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
- Minimum of 5 years’ PQE in criminal defence work
- Proven experience managing criminal law cases and achieving successful outcomes
- Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a specialist team
Package / Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- Death in service benefit (3x salary)
- Generous holiday allowance
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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