Associate/Solicitor (2-5 PQE) - Motor Crime (Regulatory Crime)

Clyde & Co Claims LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking an Associate / Solicitor (2-5 PQE) in Manchester to defend motor crime investigations and prosecutions. The role sits in the Regulatory Crime Department and involves handling high-profile caseloads across England & Wales, from police investigations to trial, with opportunities to work on coroners’ court matters.

You’ll work in a large, market-leading team with insurer-backed clients, benefiting from a collaborative culture and strong support from senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System (England & Wales).
• Experience with or exposure to motoring offences.
• Strong communication and client‑handling skills.
• A proactive, resilient approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel nationally; full UK driving licence essential.
• Advocacy experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Defend motor crime investigations and prosecutions in a corporate, insurer-backed environment.
• Represent clients across England & Wales—from police investigations to trial.
• Engage in police station representation and criminal court proceedings.
• Involve coroners’ court work and complex cases with leading experts.

Skills

Strong communication and client-hand‑l

Advocacy experience (beneficial)

Proactive, resilient approach

Willingness to travel nationally

Knowledge of Criminal Justice System (

Job description

Associate / Solicitor (2-5 PQE) – Motor Crime (Regulatory Crime) Manchester (with national travel)

We’re looking for a lawyer with experience in defending motor crime investigations and prosecutions to join our specialist Regulatory Crime Department in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, market-leading team within a top 20 international law firm, recognised in the Legal 500 for its expertise in Motor Crime.

The Opportunity

You’ll work on a high-quality, often high-profile caseload, representing clients across England & Wales—from early police investigations through to trial.

• Death by dangerous or careless driving
• Serious injury by careless driving
• Careless driving offences
• Drink driving, speeding, no insurance

You’ll gain exposure to:

• Police station representation
• Criminal court proceedings
• Coroners’ Court work
• Complex cases supported by leading experts and King’s Counsel

This is a unique chance to practice criminal defence within a corporate, insurer-backed environment (no legal aid work).

The Team

One of the UK’s largest Regulatory Crime teams

16 + specialist fee earners

National client base across insurers, corporates, and private individuals

Collaborative, supportive, and flexible working culture

Who We’re Looking For

We’re open to a wide range of candidates, including:

• NQ Solicitors, Legal Executives, and experienced lawyers (all PQE levels)
• Defence or prosecution backgrounds

You’ll ideally have:

• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System (England & Wales)
• Experience with or exposure to motoring offences
• Strong communication and client-handling skills
• A proactive, resilient approach in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel nationally (full UK driving licence essential)
• Advocacy experience is beneficial but not required.

What You’ll Get

• Ongoing training and investment in your development
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• Exposure to complex, high-value, and high-profile work
• A supportive, people-focused culture

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

Learn more about our interview process.