Crime Solicitor (Privately funded clients)

William James Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Quarterly bonus £250-£500 cash

Wellbeing and mental health support

All travel expenses covered

Overnight accommodation when required

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Crime Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE) for London or the Midlands in a hybrid role. You will handle a diverse privately funded criminal caseload, working on complex matters for high‑net‑worth clients within an international firm.

The role offers autonomy, supportive culture, and opportunities to advance while building specialist expertise in criminal law and related civil exposure. Typical hours are 9:00–17:30 with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong criminal law experience essential
• Confident managing your own caseload independently
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Hybrid working pattern with UK travel (approx. 1 overnight stay per month)
• Proactive, organised, and team‑focused

Responsibilities

• Handle a privately funded crime caseload across a range of complex matters
• Work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Develop expertise in high‑net‑worth criminal matters and private client work

Skills

Criminal law

Client relationships

Job description

Crime Solicitor (Privately funded clients)

• Hybrid working available
• Specialist international firm & purely privately funded crime practice

• Hybrid working available
• Specialist international firm & purely privately funded crime practice
• Role includes nationwide travel (one overnight stay per month)

The Role

Crime Solicitor – Hybrid Working - London or Midlands - REF: 2695481AL

A leading international firm is seeking a motivated Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join their established Crime team in their midlands or London office.

This role offers the chance to handle a diverse and privately funded caseload across crime, working on complex and serious matters with high-net-worth individuals.

You will work within a dynamic, supportive environment where autonomy is encouraged, and you’ll be able to contribute positively to the team while continuing to build and strengthen your expertise.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor between NQ to 3 years PQE
• Strong criminal law experience essential
• Civil litigation exposure highly desirable (e.g. contract disputes, civil claims, general litigation, personal injury)
• Confident managing your own caseload independently
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Comfortable with a hybrid working pattern and UK travel (approx. one overnight stay per month)
• Proactive, organised, and team‑focused
• Confident managing relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals and privately paying clients

The Benefits:

• Hybrid working: average 3 days in office with 2 days from home
• Supportive, collaborative culture with a strong focus on wellbeing
• Exceptional exposure to high‑calibre, complex matters within an established international firm
• Exclusively privately funded workwith high-net-worth clients
• Working hours 9:00-5:30pm
• Flexible location: London or Midlands preferred
• Quarterly Bonus Recognition scheme (£250-£500 cash)
• Wellness and Wellbeing Scheme offering Mental Health support
• Strong opportunities for career advancement and continued development
• Financial recognition for organic work with a percentage of new business brought in
• All travel expenses covered, including paid overnight accommodation where required

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments