Criminal Solicitor

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK law firm in Leeds is seeking a Criminal Solicitor to build and lead a new department. This role offers the chance to shape a strategic direction within a supportive environment with autonomy in decision-making. The ideal candidate will have significant Criminal Defence experience and the ambition to thrive in a collaborative culture. Flexible, part-time, and hybrid options are available, with potential long-term partnership prospects.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Full autonomy in department leadership

Long-term partnership potential

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Criminal Defence, including advocacy and case management.
• Individuals or small teams looking to expand their practice.
• Desire to contribute to the firm's strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Build and head a new Criminal Law department.
• Lead high-quality legal work and business development.
• Work autonomously with strategic support from leadership.

Skills

Criminal Defence experience

Advocacy

Case management

Business development

Proactive mindset

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Criminal Solicitor – Leeds

Are you a seasoned Criminal Solicitor seeking the opportunity to build, lead and grow your own department within a supportive and progressive firm?

A well-established and growing Yorkshire-based law firm is undertaking a strategic recruitment drive. Although the firm does not currently offer criminal defence services, it is keen to expand into this area – either by appointing an ambitious Solicitor with a clear strategic vision, or by welcoming an established criminal team looking for a new base.

The position can be based in Huddersfield or Leeds, with flexible, part-time and hybrid working arrangements available for the right candidate.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to create and head a Criminal Law department within a respected, multi-office firm.

You will benefit from an established infrastructure, a strong reputation across key practice areas (including Family, Private Client and Property) and a leadership that actively encourages innovation and growth.

Comprehensive administrative and operational support will be provided, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality work and developing the department.

This role is ideally suited to someone with the drive and ambition to shape and develop a new service line.

Requirements

• A qualified Solicitor with significant experience in Criminal Defence, including advocacy, case management and business development
• Individuals or small teams seeking a platform to expand and succeed
• A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for playing a key role in the firm's strategic growth
• Duty Solicitor status and/or experience with Legal Aid Agency processes is highly desirable

Why Join?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative firm with a strong people-first culture
• Flexible, part-time and hybrid working options
• Full autonomy to build and lead the department, supported by an experienced leadership team
• Excellent long-term prospects, including partnership potential

Interested in learning more?

This is a genuinely unique opportunity. For a confidential discussion, please apply via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.