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
*
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
*
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
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year