Criminal Defence Solicitor

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.