Criminal / Regulatory Solicitor – EPA Prosecutions
Manchester – Hybrid Working Available
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary from £45,000+ DOE + Bonus
An established and expanding law firm is seeking an experienced Criminal / Regulatory Solicitor to join its growing Environmental Protection Act prosecutions team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with criminal litigation experience to join a supportive and forward-thinking practice offering flexible working, strong employee benefits, and long-term career development.
The firm has built a strong national reputation over several decades for delivering high-quality legal services and maintaining exceptional client care standards. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to strengthen their specialist prosecution team.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of Environmental Protection Act 1990 prosecutions in the Magistrates’ Court, acting in matters involving both private and social landlords.
The role will involve handling cases from initial instruction through to settlement, conviction, or trial, while ensuring compliance with all relevant criminal procedure rules and obligations applicable to private prosecutors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a caseload of EPA prosecution matters
- Ensuring compliance with Criminal Procedure Rules and related legislation
- Drafting and reviewing prosecution documents and notices
- Preparing and reviewing prosecution files
- Liaising with courts, counsel, clients, and external stakeholders
- Reviewing disclosure and defence documentation
- Conducting settlement negotiations and trial preparation
- Using case management systems effectively
- Maintaining professional and effective communication throughout all stages of litigation
- Supporting wider team and business operations where required
Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible start and finish times
- Annual salary review
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional birthday leave
- Hybrid home/office working
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Training and development opportunities
- Company sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Subsidised gym membership
- Death in service benefit
- Modern city-centre office environment
- Casual dress policy
Candidate Requirements
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with criminal prosecution or criminal defence experience. Candidates from fast-paced criminal litigation backgrounds looking to retrain into this specialist area are encouraged to apply.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Qualified Solicitor
- Experience in criminal prosecution or defence work
- Ability to manage own caseload independently
- Advocacy experience and trial preparation experience
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high-volume environment
- Experience using case management systems
- IT proficiency and attention to detail
- Ability to bill work at Grade B level or above
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing legal team offering genuine career progression, flexibility, and support.
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