William James Recruitment
Senior Crime Solicitor
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Senior Crime Solicitor - Manchester City Centre - Competitive Base Salary + Generous Bonus Scheme
We are working on behalf of a highly regarded specialist criminal law firm to recruit an experienced Senior Crime Solicitor to join its growing team in Manchester.
This is a predominantly privately funded role focused on serious criminal matters, with particular emphasis on pre-charge advice, client engagement and supporting individuals through the charging process.
The role does not require Duty Solicitor status and offers the opportunity to work on high-quality and complex matters while developing your expertise within a supportive team.
The Role:
- Manage a varied caseload of criminal defence matters, with a strong focus on privately funded work
- Advise clients at the pre-charge and investigation stages
- Support clients through engagement with investigating authorities and the charging process
- Attend police stations and court hearings where required
- Undertake advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court
- Prepare legal advice, correspondence and case documentation
- Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and trainees
- Liaise with clients, counsel, courts and other relevant parties
- Maintain high standards of client care and case management
- Ensure compliance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements
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About You:
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE, ideally within criminal defence
- Strong experience in criminal investigations and defence
- Experience advising clients during pre-charge investigations would be advantageous
- Good understanding of criminal law and court procedures
- Confident advocate with strong client-facing skills
- Excellent communication and drafting abilities
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Proactive and collaborative approach
- Comfortable supporting and developing more junior colleagues
The Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Generous bonus scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Healthcare benefits
- Free on-site gym
- Ongoing training and professional development through an internal learning programme
- Dedicated wellbeing support and regular wellbeing check-ins
- Regular social and team events
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- High-quality serious and complex criminal work
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Modern Manchester city centre office
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Contact: Abigail Lockett, Retained Recruitment Consultant
Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 | Mobile: 07494 821 014
Email: Abigail.Lockett@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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