Criminal Solicitor | London, UK
Full-time
Mid
Description
Criminal Solicitor
Criminal/Regulatory Solicitor - Prosecutions
Manchester or Liverpool | Hybrid working available
£40,000-£50,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
A well-established and highly respected law firm with over four decades of success in specialist housing litigation is seeking an experienced Criminal/Regulatory Solicitor to join its growing Environmental Protection Act (EPA) Prosecutions team. This is a unique opportunity for a solicitor with a background in criminal prosecution or defence to transition into a meaningful role focused on improving living standards for tenants across the UK.
The Role:
You'll manage a caseload of EPA matters, bringing prosecutions against landlords (private and social) under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The role involves both pre- and post-prosecution stages in the Magistrates' Court, with full conduct of files from inception to trial or settlement.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Running a caseload of Environmental Protection Act prosecutions
- Drafting and/or reviewing Notices of Intended Prosecution, Summonses, and supporting documents
- Conducting disclosure reviews and preparing Defence Case Statements
- Handling advocacy and trial preparation
- Liaising with Environmental Health Officers and Counsel
- Ensuring compliance with CrimPR, CPIA 1996, and relevant legislation
- Using Proclaim (or equivalent CMS) to manage files efficiently
The Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
- Minimum 2 years PQE, ideally with experience in criminal law (prosecution or defence)
- Ability to bill at Grade B or above
- Strong advocacy skills and experience managing files through to trial
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure
- Proficient in using a Case Management System (Proclaim preferred)
What's on Offer:
This firm has a strong reputation for looking after its people, offering excellent benefits and a supportive working culture.
Package Includes:
- Salary: £40,000-£50,000 depending on experience
- Bonus structure
- 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off
- Flexible start/finish times
- Hybrid working
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Annual salary review
- Company sick pay and death in service benefit (4x salary)
- Subsidised gym membership
- City centre office location
- Casual dress policy
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Training and development support
Criminal/Regulatory Solicitor - Prosecutions
Manchester or Liverpool | Hybrid working available
£40,000-£50,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
A well-established and highly respected law firm with over four decades of success in specialist housing litigation is seeking an experienced Criminal/Regulatory Solicitor to join its growing Environmental Protection Act (EPA) Prosecutions team. This is a unique opportunity for a solicitor with a background in criminal prosecution or defence to transition into a meaningful role focused on improving living standards for tenants across the UK.
The Role:
You'll manage a caseload of EPA matters, bringing prosecutions against landlords (private and social) under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The role involves both pre- and post-prosecution stages in the Magistrates' Court, with full conduct of files from inception to trial or settlement.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Running a caseload of Environmental Protection Act prosecutions
- Drafting and/or reviewing Notices of Intended Prosecution, Summonses, and supporting documents
- Conducting disclosure reviews and preparing Defence Case Statements
- Handling advocacy and trial preparation
- Liaising with Environmental Health Officers and Counsel
- Ensuring compliance with CrimPR, CPIA 1996, and relevant legislation
- Using Proclaim (or equivalent CMS) to manage files efficiently
The Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
- Minimum 2 years PQE, ideally with experience in criminal law (prosecution or defence)
- Ability to bill at Grade B or above
- Strong advocacy skills and experience managing files through to trial
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure
- Proficient in using a Case Management System (Proclaim preferred)
What's on Offer:
This firm has a strong reputation for looking after its people, offering excellent benefits and a supportive working culture.
Package Includes:
- Salary: £40,000-£50,000 depending on experience
- Bonus structure
- 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off
- Flexible start/finish times
- Hybrid working
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Annual salary review
- Company sick pay and death in service benefit (4x salary)
- Subsidised gym membership
- City centre office location
- Casual dress policy
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Training and development support