Autonomous Criminal Solicitor – Hybrid Role (North East)

Harkaye Core Talent; North East; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established North East law firm is seeking an experienced Criminal Law Solicitor to manage their own caseload across various criminal law areas. The role offers high autonomy, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates should have strong advocacy and communication skills along with proven experience in criminal law.

Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

Hybrid working options

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Genuine career progression

Opportunity to work on varied, high-profile cases

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling criminal law matters.
• Duty Solicitor Accreditation highly desirable.
• Police Station Accreditation and/or Higher Rights of Audience advantageous.
• Confidence managing a varied criminal law caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients across the full spectrum of criminal law matters.
• Manage own files while ensuring compliance and high-quality advice.
• Support senior solicitors on complex criminal law cases.
• Attend hearings and client meetings in person.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Experience handling criminal law matters

Strong advocacy skills

Communication skills

Client care skills

Job description

A well-established North East law firm is seeking an experienced Criminal Law Solicitor to manage their own caseload across various criminal law areas. The role offers high autonomy, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates should have strong advocacy and communication skills along with proven experience in criminal law.