Senior/ Criminal Defence Solicitor

TSR Legal; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal in Nottingham seeks a Senior/Criminal Defence Solicitor to join its specialist Criminal Law team. You will handle privately funded criminal defence matters for individuals and businesses, providing expert advice and representation at all stages of the criminal process.

The role involves nationwide work with occasional travel to police stations and courts across the UK, offering high-quality work, career development and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ PQE in England & Wales.
• Experience managing a criminal defence caseload.
• Excellent advocacy, communication and client care skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel across the UK when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and representation at all stages of criminal proceedings.
• Handle privately funded criminal defence matters for individuals and businesses.
• Travel to police stations and courts across the UK as needed.
• Manage a varied caseload with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Client care

Independent working

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Job description

Senior/ Solicitor- Criminal Defence | Nottingham

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.