Criminal Litigation Solicitor

Criminal Litigation Solicitor – Central London – Salary from £80,000

We are working with a highly regarded specialist law firm in Central London that is looking to recruit a Criminal Litigation Solicitor to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in criminal litigation, fraud or white-collar crime to work on complex, high-value and sensitive matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced lawyers and counsel, advising sophisticated clients across a range of contentious matters. The role offers significant client exposure, responsibility from an early stage and the opportunity to develop within a specialist practice.

The Role:

Advise clients on complex criminal litigation, fraud and related matters
Manage high-value and time-sensitive contentious cases
Work closely with counsel and other professional advisers on strategic matters
Provide clear and practical advice to private individuals, business owners and senior professionals
Liaise with accountants, financial advisers, trustees and other professional stakeholders
Undertake detailed legal research, analysis and case preparation
Manage matters with increasing levels of autonomy and responsibility
Develop effective case strategies and provide commercially focused advice
Build strong client relationships and provide a consistently high level of service
Contribute to the continued growth and development of the wider practice

About You:

Qualified Criminal Solicitor with approximately 1–6 years' PQE
Experience in criminal litigation, fraud and/or white-collar crime
Private client or tax experience would be advantageous
Strong academic background, ideally with a minimum 2:1 degree
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of criminal litigation and procedure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated with the ability to work independently
Comfortable dealing directly with sophisticated and demanding clients
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex matters under pressure
Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach

The Benefits:

Salary from £80,000, depending on experience
Private medical insurance
Opportunity to work on complex and high-value matters
Significant client exposure and responsibility
Close collaboration with experienced practitioners and counsel
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Excellent career progression opportunities
High-quality Central London working environment
Ongoing professional development and training

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