Senior Criminal Lawyer

London
Competitive salary, dependent on experience

A leading criminal defence firm in London is seeking a Criminal Defence Senior Associate to join its specialist team.

The firm has an established reputation across London and the South East for providing expert criminal defence representation. With a large team of criminal defence lawyers and higher court advocates, the firm handles a broad spectrum of work, including serious, complex and high-pressure criminal matters.

This role would suit an experienced criminal defence solicitor who is confident managing their own caseload, supervising junior lawyers and contributing to the continued development of a successful department.

The role will involve:

• Managing a broad caseload of criminal defence matters
• Advising clients in serious and complex cases
• Attending police stations, Magistrates' Court and Crown Court as required
• Preparing cases for trial and working closely with counsel and experts
• Supervising and supporting junior lawyers and paralegals
• Helping to maintain and develop strong client and referrer relationships
• Contributing to the growth and reputation of the team

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience in criminal defence
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent judgement
• Confidence managing serious and complex cases
• Excellent client care, advocacy and case management skills
• Police station accreditation and duty solicitor status would be advantageous
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members
• A proactive, commercially aware and team-focused approach

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a highly regarded criminal defence practice offering quality work, responsibility and clear scope for further progression.