Solicitor - Private Crime

We are working with an award-winning regional law firm with ambitious growth plans, looking to expand their established Private Crime offering.

We seek a commercially minded Private Crime Solicitor with a proven track record of generating privately funded work, an established referral network, and measurable billings. Candidates must demonstrate strategic growth planning, proactive profile-building, and confidence in networking and outreach to develop sustainable pipelines and increase private client revenue.

This role would suit someone with a solid grounding in private client and regulatory crime who is ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive but progressive environment.

You will play a key role in:

• Managing a varied caseload of private criminal matters
• Representing clients at PACE interviews
• Conducting Magistrates' Court advocacy
• Handling Crown Court litigation
• Assisting in the development and growth of the private crime offering
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Contributing to business development initiatives

Police Station Accreditation is preferred.

Required Experience

• Criminal defence experience with at least 5 years' PQE preferred
• Experience representing clients at PACE interviews
• Magistrates' Court advocacy
• Crown Court litigation
• Strong client care skills and the ability to manage privately funded matters

Desirable Experience

• Private representation in investigation matters, including written representations
• Experience in regulatory cases
• Fraud and money laundering matters
• Historic and serious offence cases

There is flexibility regarding where the role can be based as the client has multiple offices covering Berkshire across to Wiltshire.

The position will attract a very competitive base salary, excellent earning potential and a highly lucrative benefits package.

This is an extremely rare opportunity to join a thriving team with big aspirations, so if you have the skills and experience we would urge you to apply immediately.