EPA Prosecutions Solicitor – Regulatory & Criminal Defence

Time Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Birthday off work

6% employer pension contribution

Annual salary reviews

Death in Service benefit

Company sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised gym membership

Ongoing training and development

Modern Manchester City Centre offices

Job summary

Time Recruitment is partnering with a leading claimant law firm in Manchester to recruit a Regulatory & Criminal Defence Solicitor for EPA prosecutions. The role offers hybrid working in Manchester City Centre, with a salary from £50,000 plus DOE and a bonus scheme.

You will manage your own caseload from instruction to settlement or conviction, supported by an experienced litigation team and clear progression opportunities in a growing specialist area.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with Criminal Defence or regulatory prosecutions experience.
• Experience handling Environmental Protection Act prosecutions is advantageous.
• Ability to manage own caseload and advocate at hearings or trials.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Environmental Protection Act prosecution matters.
• Conduct pre- and post-prosecution work.
• Draft and review legal documentation.
• Prepare cases for hearings and trial.
• Review expert reports and disclosure documentation.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts and external stakeholders.
• Negotiate settlements where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Criminal Procedure Rules and relevant legislation.
• Use case management systems to progress files efficiently.

Skills

Criminal Defence

Regulatory Prosecution

Advocacy

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Time Recruitment is partnering with a leading claimant law firm in Manchester to recruit a Regulatory & Criminal Defence Solicitor for EPA prosecutions. The role offers hybrid working in Manchester City Centre, with a salary from £50,000 plus DOE and a bonus scheme.

You will manage your own caseload from instruction to settlement or conviction, supported by an experienced litigation team and clear progression opportunities in a growing specialist area.