Senior Criminal Lawyer

Criminal Defence Senior Associate

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 teamThe 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 approachThis 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