Criminal Defence Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Blackburn is seeking a motivated Criminal Defence Solicitor with over 3 years' PQE. The role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload and grow within an entrepreneurial culture. With a competitive salary of £45k–£55k and access to substantial training, this position is perfect for someone passionate about criminal law and ready for a career-defining move.

Benefits

Intensive training

Progression opportunities

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE as a Criminal Defence Solicitor.
• Solid experience in general criminal defence matters.
• Willingness to specialise in motoring offences.
• Experience in advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied criminal defence caseload.
• Handle inbound enquiries from marketing activity.
• Increase lead conversion with team support.
• Contribute to firm strategy.

Skills

Criminal Defence

Communication

Advocacy

Lead conversion

Job description

Overview

• Join a high-growth firm investing in you and your future
• Get in on the ground floor of an exciting transformation
• £45k–£55k + training

This is an exciting opportunity for a Criminal Defence Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE to join a firm on a journey of change and growth, and be part of something genuinely special.

You’ll benefit from intensive training and building a personal brand within motoring offences, with a clear path to step into a leadership role as the team grows.

Who we’re looking for

• 3+ PQE Criminal Defence Solicitor
• Solid experience in general criminal defence matters
• Willingness to specialise in motoring offences
• Confident communicator who can build rapport and convert leads
• Ambitious, resilient, and ready to grow with the firm
• Advocacy experience

What you’ll be doing

• Manage a varied criminal defence caseload
• Handle a high volume of inbound enquiries from marketing activity
• Work towards increasing lead conversion with support from the team
• Contribute to the wider firm strategy as it evolves
• Potential to step into a team leader role over time

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000–£55,000 DOE
• Progression: Speed of progression is driven by your performance and impact
• Training: Access to training that will develop your leadership, business, and client skills
• Working pattern: Full-time, office-based
• Culture: Entrepreneurial, values-driven, supportive of individual goals
• Work-life balance: Flexibility possible, but this is not a 9–5, it's a chance to fast-track your career

If you’re passionate about criminal law, ready to specialise and grow, and want to be part of a firm doing things differently, this could be the career-defining move you’ve been waiting for.

Contact Kim Stark

Call 03300 245 606 or [e-mail] find out more or apply confidentially.