Senior Criminal Defence Solicitor (Hybrid) – Complex Cases

Burton Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Burton Recruitment is representing an award-winning national firm of solicitors seeking an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their specialist Criminal Law Team. The role involves advising and representing private clients across the full spectrum of criminal matters, including serious offences and regulatory prosecutions.

Hybrid working is available (1 day in office & 4 days WFH). The successful candidate will attend police stations and courts nationwide, delivering clear,

Qualifications

• Experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor with strong client-facing skills.
• Ability to represent private paying clients in diverse offences.
• Willingness to attend Police Stations and Courts nationwide.
• Hybrid working available with some in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Act for clients across the full spectrum of criminal legal matters, providing advice, preparation and representation at every stage.
• Represent a wide variety of private paying clients in matters involving, Road Traffic Offences, Sexual Offences and Fraud Defence.
• Handle Companies House prosecutions as well as matters involving Trading Standards, Environmental Health, BEIS & Health & Safety Investigations.
• Manage specialist criminal matters including defence of Military personnel, complex frauds, POCA proceedings, and confiscation cases.
• Work on complex sexual offences cases including internet-based offences and historical allegations.
• Attend Police Stations and Courts nationwide to provide representation as required.

Skills

Criminal Defence

Court Representation

Legal Research

Job description

Burton Recruitment is representing an award-winning national firm of solicitors seeking an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their specialist Criminal Law Team. The role involves advising and representing private clients across the full spectrum of criminal matters, including serious offences and regulatory prosecutions.

Hybrid working is available (1 day in office & 4 days WFH). The successful candidate will attend police stations and courts nationwide, delivering clear,