Solicitor

Clayton Legal - Legal Recruitment Specialists; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Criminal Defence team in Salford offers an opportunity for a Senior Legal Consultant. This role supports newly qualified solicitors looking to grow their careers in a collaborative environment, providing essential legal services and hands-on experience. The firm boasts exceptional benefits and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Enhanced sick pay and health benefits

BUPA coverage for Solicitors

Volunteer leave

Staff discounts on legal services

Retail and gym membership discounts

Long service awards

Regular social and training events

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Solicitor aspiring to Duty Qualification.
• Experience with criminal law and criminal clients.
• Strong client care and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handling a range of criminal defence work, representing clients.
• Conducting advocacy and providing legal advice.
• Managing own caseload and ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Organisational skills

Understanding of court processes

Managing files

Education

SRA or CILEx qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

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Senior Legal Consultant - Crime + Regulatory, across the Nation!

If you're a Newly Qualified Solicitor looking to become Duty Qualified – this is the role for you!

We’re offering an excellent opportunity to join a leading Criminal Defence team in Salford, where you’ll receive the support, development, and hands-on experience needed to take your next career step. Whether you’re newly qualified or working towards Duty status, this role is designed to help you grow in a fast-paced and professional legal environment – all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Why Join This Firm?

This firm is part of an award-winning legal practice, proud to have been named UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024, and ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. You’ll be joining a firm that values authenticity, strives for exceptional results, and truly believes in teamwork.

What You’ll Get in Return:

• 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), increasing with service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Enhanced sick pay and health benefits
• BUPA (for Solicitors – self cover)
• Celebration and volunteer leave
• Staff discounts on legal services
• Retail and gym membership discounts
• Long service awards
• Regular social and training events
• Real progression and career development opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

• SRA or CILEx qualified, or on track to qualify by September 2025
• Experience in criminal law and working with criminal clients
• Solid understanding of court processes and criminal procedure
• Comfortable managing your own files and meeting deadlines
• Strong client care, communication, and organisational skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems
• A team player who aligns with our values and high standards
• Duty Solicitor status, or a genuine ambition to achieve it soon – with full support from us!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Handling a wide range of criminal defence work – both private and legal aid – including complex and sensitive cases
• Representing clients at police stations, Magistrates' Court, and Crown Court
• Conducting your own advocacy and providing clear, confident legal advice
• Managing your own caseload and progressing matters efficiently
• Working closely with experienced team members to support and learn from each other
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards (LAA, SRA, ISO:9001, etc.)
• Contributing to wider team goals and business development, including writing articles and attending events

This is the perfect platform to grow, learn, and make your mark. Drop me a message for more details, or apply!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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