Criminal Defence Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected criminal defence firm in Greater London seeks a Criminal Defence Solicitor to manage caseloads and advocate in Crown Court. You will gain hands-on experience, receive structured training, and work with a supportive team dedicated to your success. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary, along with the opportunity to make a real difference for clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Life & Critical Illness cover

Social team culture

Qualifications

• Confident running your own caseload with precision.
• Eager to grow, take on challenges, and make an impact.
• Natural advocate and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead cases that challenge your skills and showcase your advocacy.
• Draft, prepare, and present cases with autonomy.
• Provide advice and representation that changes lives.

Skills

Criminal defence passion

Case management

Advocacy skills

Strong communication

Job description

Criminal Defence Solicitor – Crown Court

Hayes | Hybrid | Full-time

Do you want to make a real difference every single day? To fight for clients when it matters most and build a career you can be proud of? This isn’t just another law job – this is where your talent meets purpose.

We’re working with one of the UK’s most respected criminal defence firms – a powerhouse handling high-profile, complex cases across London and beyond. Here, you won’t just observe; you’ll take the lead, run your own cases, and work alongside some of the best advocates in the country.

Why You Should Apply

• Real responsibility from day one – manage your own caseload, from Legal Aid to private clients.
• Crown Court advocacy – get hands‑on experience working closely with expert Counsel.
• Career growth built in – structured training, mentoring, and clear progression to take you to the next level.
• A team that has your back – supportive, ambitious, and genuinely invested in your success.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cases that challenge your skills and showcase your advocacy.
• Draft, prepare, and present cases with autonomy and trust.
• Provide advice and representation that truly changes lives.

Who You Are

• A solicitor with a passion for criminal defence.
• Confident running your own caseload with precision and care.
• A natural advocate and communicator, committed to justice.
• Eager to grow, take on challenge, and make a real impact.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary and clear career progression.
• Hybrid working and + days’ leave.
• Life & Critical Illness cover – your wellbeing matters.
• A social, ambitious, and supportive team culture.

Stop reading and start doing – if you want a career where your work matters, your voice is heard, and your potential is realised, this is the role for you.