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Criminal Defence Solicitor, 10+ Years PQE, Brighton, GBP 65,000 DOE
Job Ref: 5178
About the Role
Exceptional opportunity for an established Criminal Defence Solicitor with a demonstrable following to join a growing practice.
The successful Senior Criminal Defence Solicitor will join as a Senior Associate, with the opportunity to progress to Legal Director within two years, subject to performance, practice development, and strong leadership and commercial contribution.
Responsibilities
- Managing a complex and varied caseload of privately funded criminal defence matters, together with day-to-day criminal matters in the Magistrates Courts.
- Advising and representing clients throughout criminal investigations and proceedings, providing high-quality, strategic, and commercially focused legal advice.
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Requirements
- Experienced Criminal Defence Solicitors with a minimum of 10 Years PQE and a demonstrable following, together with a proven ability to generate privately funded work.
- Substantial experience handling complex criminal matters independently.
- Excellent advocacy and client management skills.
- The commercial drive to develop your own practice.
Compensation and Benefits
- GBP 65,000 basic salary.
- A performance bonus of 10% of personal cash collections exceeding three times basic salary.
Application Information
Contact Gemma Jones on 183 or email with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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