About the role

Senior Associate Solicitor managing a diverse caseload in criminal law at a growing law firm. Opportunity in Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham offices with hybrid work available.

Responsibilities

Manage a complex individual caseload with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality service delivery at all stages.
Supervise, mentor, and support junior team members, offering technical guidance and contributing to their professional development.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, attending client meetings in-office or off-site as required, and ensuring a responsive and client-focused approach.
Collaborate effectively within the immediate team and across the wider firm.
Communicate clearly and professionally, both internally with colleagues and externally with clients, stakeholders, and other professionals.
Take responsibility for your own continuing professional development, staying up to date with legal and regulatory changes within criminal law.
Play an active role in team meetings, including contributing to strategic discussions, case reviews, and knowledge sharing.
Lead or support business development and marketing initiatives, including event preparation, networking, and client engagement activities to help grow the team’s presence and reputation.

An experienced Solicitor or Barrister with relevant criminal and/or regulatory experience.
Must be able to travel to client meetings and hearings on a regular basis.
The ability to advocate at all hearings in a Magistrates Court and appropriate Crown Court hearings.
Confident in representing suspects in the police station or other PACE interviews.
Higher Rights of Audience is essential.
Strong drafting, file management and client building skills.
Experience in supervising others and contributing to others development.
Proven experience in driving business development and marketing initiatives, with a willingness to take a leading role in planning and execution.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients (both oral and written communication).
Possess strong organisation skills, technologically proficient and capable of working on their own and within a team.
This role requires travel to other office locations and off-site venues in response to client needs, including attendance at courts, police stations, and prisons nationwide. Due to the nature of the work, there may be occasional requirements to work outside standard office hours, including evenings or weekends, depending on client demands. As such, the ability to travel is essential to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
**Desirable**
Proven track record in marketing and business development.
Regulatory experience is ideal