Senior Crime & Regulatory Solicitor - High-Profile Matters

Lawfront (Lawfront Group Limited); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Slater Heelis in Manchester is seeking a Solicitor with 3-8 years' PQE to join its Crime & Regulatory practice. You will manage a varied caseload across Magistrates' Court, Crown Court, regulatory investigations, and disciplinary proceedings, with client-facing responsibilities from day one.

This role offers opportunities to develop advocacy skills, work alongside senior specialists, and build lasting client relationships on high-quality matters in a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years' PQE gained within criminal law.
• Experience managing own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Confident appearing before Magistrates' Court and supporting Crown Court proceedings.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Highly organised, resilient and commercially minded.
• Experience in regulatory law or professional discipline is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise individuals and businesses on magistrates' court and crown court matters.
• Handle regulatory investigations and enforcement action.
• Represent clients at police stations and advise on pre-charge work.
• Collaborate with senior team on complex, high-profile cases.
• Develop advocacy skills and build client relationships.

Skills

Criminal law

Regulatory law

Education

Solicitor with 3-8 years' PQE

Job description

Slater Heelis in Manchester is seeking a Solicitor with 3-8 years' PQE to join its Crime & Regulatory practice. You will manage a varied caseload across Magistrates' Court, Crown Court, regulatory investigations, and disciplinary proceedings, with client-facing responsibilities from day one.

This role offers opportunities to develop advocacy skills, work alongside senior specialists, and build lasting client relationships on high-quality matters in a supportive team culture.