Criminal Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Criminal Solicitor to establish and lead a new Criminal Law department. The role offers flexible and hybrid working options, autonomy in departmental development, and long-term career progression with partnership potential. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in Criminal Defence and a track record in advocacy and business development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive leadership team

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Criminal Defence, with a track record of advocacy.
• Experience with Legal Aid Agency processes is highly desirable.
• Ability to develop and lead a new department.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a Criminal Law department within the firm.
• Focus on casework and business development.
• Provide operational and administrative support.

Skills

Criminal Defence

Advocacy

Case management

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Criminal Solicitor – Huddersfield/Leeds

Criminal Solicitor – Huddersfield/Leeds

Are you an experienced Criminal Solicitor looking for the chance to lead and grow your own department within a supportive and forward-thinking firm?

A well-established and expanding law firm based in Yorkshire is currently on a strategic recruitment drive. While the firm does not currently offer criminal defence services, it is open and enthusiastic about expanding into this area — either through an ambitious individual Solicitor with a clear vision, or an existing team seeking a new home.

The role will be Huddersfield or Leeds based, with part-time, flexible and hybrid working available for the right candidate.

About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to establish and lead a Criminal Law department within a reputable, multi-office firm.

You’ll benefit from the firm’s strong infrastructure, solid reputation in other areas of law (including Family, Private Client and Property) and a leadership team that is open to innovation and growth.

Full operational and administrative support will be provided to help you focus on casework and business development.

Ideal for someone with the entrepreneurial drive to develop and shape a service line.

Requirements

• A qualified Solicitor with strong experience in Criminal Defence, ideally with a track record of advocacy, case management and business development
• Individuals or small teams looking for a new platform to grow and thrive
• Someone excited by the prospect of being a key part of the firm’s expansion into new practice areas
• Duty Solicitor status and/or experience with Legal Aid Agency processes is highly desirable

Why Join?

• Join a progressive and collaborative firm that values innovation and a people-first culture
• Flexible, part-time and hybrid working available
• Full autonomy to shape the department, backed by a supportive leadership team
• Long-term career progression with partnership potential

Interested in finding out more?

This is a unique opportunity – to have a confidential conversation, please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.

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