Job Description
We are working with an award-winning regional law firm with ambitious growth plans, looking to expand their established Private Crime offering.
We seek a commercially minded Private Crime Solicitor with a proven track record of generating privately funded work, an established referral network, and measurable billings. Candidates must demonstrate strategic growth planning, proactive profile-building, and confidence in networking and outreach to develop sustainable pipelines and increase private client revenue.
This role would suit someone with a solid grounding in private client and regulatory crime who is ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive but progressive environment.
You will play a key role in:
- Managing a varied caseload of private criminal matters
- Representing clients at PACE interviews
- Conducting Magistrates' Court advocacy
- Handling Crown Court litigation
- Assisting in the development and growth of the private crime offering
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
- Contributing to business development initiatives
Police Station Accreditation is preferred.
Required Experience
- Criminal defence experience with at least 5 years' PQE preferred
- Experience representing clients at PACE interviews
- Magistrates' Court advocacy
- Crown Court litigation
- Strong client care skills and the ability to manage privately funded matters
Desirable Experience
- Private representation in investigation matters, including written representations
- Experience in regulatory cases
- Fraud and money laundering matters
- Historic and serious offence cases
There is flexibility regarding where the role can be based as the client has multiple offices covering Berkshire across to Wiltshire.
The position will attract a very competitive base salary, excellent earning potential and a highly lucrative benefits package.
This is an extremely rare opportunity to join a thriving team with big aspirations, so if you have the skills and experience we would urge you to apply immediately.
