Criminal Litigation Solicitor: High-Value Cases in London

William James Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Career progression opportunities

Central London working environment

Training and development

Job summary

William James Recruitment is partnering with a specialist law firm in Central London to recruit a Criminal Litigation Solicitor. The role focuses on complex criminal litigation, fraud and white-collar crime, offering high-value matters and early responsibility.

You will advise sophisticated clients, work with counsel, and contribute to a growing practice while developing within a specialist team in a prestigious Central London setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Criminal Solicitor with approximately 1–6 years' PQE.
• Experience in criminal litigation, fraud and/or white-collar crime.
• Private client or tax experience would be advantageous.
• Strong academic background, ideally with a minimum 2:1 degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex criminal litigation, fraud and related matters.
• Manage high-value and time-sensitive contentious cases.
• Work closely with counsel and other professional advisers on strategic matters.
• Provide clear and practical advice to private individuals, business owners and senior professionals.
• Liaise with accountants, financial advisers, trustees and other professional stakeholders.
• Undertake detailed legal research, analysis and case preparation.
• Manage matters with increasing levels of autonomy and responsibility.
• Develop effective case strategies and provide commercially focused advice.
• Build strong client relationships and provide a consistently high level of service.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the wider practice.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Fraud/white-collar crime

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Client-focused

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

2:1 degree or higher

Job description

William James Recruitment is partnering with a specialist law firm in Central London to recruit a Criminal Litigation Solicitor. The role focuses on complex criminal litigation, fraud and white-collar crime, offering high-value matters and early responsibility.

You will advise sophisticated clients, work with counsel, and contribute to a growing practice while developing within a specialist team in a prestigious Central London setting.