Criminal Defence Solicitor

Criminal Defence Solicitor

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid – 2 days in office, non-negotiable)
Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Synergy Plus Recruitment is supporting a nationally recognised law firm in their search for an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their Specialist Criminal Law Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join a respected firm handling complex and high-profile criminal matters, with a strong focus on serious crime and white-collar crime.

You will act as a Criminal Defence Solicitor managing a varied caseload of private criminal defence matters, providing strategic advice and representation from investigation through to conclusion.

The role offers exposure to high-quality work, strong partner access, and a supportive team environment with genuine career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

* Work as a Criminal Defence Solicitor within a specialist criminal law team

* Manage a varied caseload including serious and complex criminal matters

* Handle cases involving:

* Fraud (SFO / HMRC / FCA)

* Sexual offences

* POCA and confiscation proceedings

* Regulatory prosecutions (HSE, Trading Standards, etc.)

* Provide clear legal advice and strong client representation throughout proceedings

* Attend police stations, courts, and client meetings as required

* Work collaboratively with solicitors and consultant lawyers within the team

* For senior candidates, manage and develop a client following where applicable

Requirements:

* 7+ PQE preferred (5–10 PQE considered depending on experience)

* Strong background in criminal defence (private or mixed practice)

* Experience handling serious and complex criminal cases

* Confident in client-facing and court environments

* Strong case management and independent working ability

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Advocacy experience desirable

Benefits:

* Private healthcare

* Life assurance

* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

* 28 days holiday + birthday + Bank Holidays

* Certified Great Place to Work employer

* Strong career development opportunities

* Legal 500 & Chambers ranked firm

Additional Information:

* Hybrid working (2 days per week in Nottingham office – non-negotiable)

* Strong pipeline of high-quality private criminal defence work

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Supportive and established specialist team

Apply:

If you are a Criminal Defence Solicitor looking to join a highly regarded firm with excellent quality work and long-term progression, apply today