Criminal Solicitor

TSR Legal; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal is recruiting an experienced Senior/Criminal Defence Solicitor in Nottingham to handle privately funded criminal defence matters for individuals and businesses. You will provide expert guidance, manage a diverse caseload, and advise at every stage of the criminal process.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ PQE, strong advocacy, client-care skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team across the UK where occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE as Solicitor England & Wales.
• Experience managing a criminal defence caseload.
• Excellent advocacy and client care skills.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of privately funded criminal defence matters.
• Represent individuals and businesses facing investigations or prosecutions.
• Provide expert legal advice and representation throughout the criminal process.
• Manage a varied caseload with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Criminal defence

Advocacy

Client care

Caseload management

Independent work

Travel willingness

PQE 3+

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Senior / Criminal Defence Solicitor

TSR Legal are proud to be working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Nottingham that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior/Criminal Defence Solicitor to join its specialist Criminal Law team.

This is an excellent opportunity to handle a broad range of privately funded criminal defence matters, representing both individuals and businesses facing investigation or prosecution by a variety of prosecuting and regulatory authorities.

The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and representation throughout every stage of the criminal justice process, ensuring clients receive clear, practical guidance and an exceptional level of service. You'll manage a varied caseload with professionalism, discretion and sensitivity, helping clients navigate complex and often high-pressure situations.

The role offers exposure to high-quality work and the opportunity to advise clients on matters involving serious and complex criminal investigations. As the firm acts for clients nationwide, occasional travel to police stations and courts across the UK will be required.

• The ideal candidate will have:


• 3+ PQE (Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales)


• Experience managing a criminal defence caseload.


• Excellent advocacy, communication and client care skills.


• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.


• A willingness to travel when required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm with a strong reputation in criminal defence, offering high-quality work, career development and a supportive working environment.