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Solicitor

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Posted a day ago, valid for an hour
Location

Rochdale, Lancashire OL12 0BJ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role seeks a passionate Solicitor to take on the position of Practice Manager in a growing UK criminal defence firm.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of up to ÂŁ55,000 and emphasizes real career progression and ongoing professional development.
  • Candidates should have proven post-qualified experience in criminal defence and a desire to mentor and lead a junior team.
  • Responsibilities include representing clients in court, managing criminal defence cases, and driving firm initiatives.
  • The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and advocacy skills, be Police Station Accredited, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
We’re not just hiring a Solicitor. We’re scouting for apurpose-fuelled powerhouse. Someone ready to take the reins as Practice Manager, mentor a growing team, and help shape the future of a bold new force in UK criminal defence.What this Solicitor role offers you?
  • Competitive salary up to ÂŁ55,000
  • Career progression that’s real — not just buzzwords
  • Ongoing professional development
  • A genuinely supportive team culture
  • A chance to make law more human, fairer, and smarter
What you’ll do in this Solicitor role (besides make a real difference):
  • Represent clients at police stations, Magistrates’ and Crown Courts like the boss you are
  • Prepare and manage criminal defence cases with tenacity and tact
  • Be a mentor, guide, coach, and calm in the storm for our junior team
  • Drive standards, lead initiatives, and contribute to the firm’s growth
  • Build relationships with police, counsel, experts and everyone in between
  • Balance fee earning with firm-leading — with commercial savvy and clarity
This Solicitor role IS for You If You:
  • Have proven Post-Qualified Experience in criminal defence
  • Love being in court, in charge, and in pursuit of justice
  • Get a buzz from mentoring others and growing a great team
  • Are Police Station Accredited (or on the path to it)
  • Possess serious organisational and advocacy skills
  • Can drive (full UK licence and own wheels preferred)
  • Are allergic to mediocrity and love a fast-paced, purpose-packed environment
Our mission?To deliver exceptional motor vehicle defence through integrity, efficiency, and results-driven legal representation — all while making the law more accessible, the process more human, and the outcomes stronger.Ready to Be More Than “Just a Lawyer”?To apply for this Solicitor role, click the apply link online and send an updated copy of your CV today and let’s redefine the future of criminal defence together.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency.  Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.