Eventus Legal is seeking an experienced Criminal Solicitor to support the leadership and day to day management of our clients Crime Department based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is a key senior role within the office, working closely with the Head of Leeds Office to ensure the delivery of high quality legal services, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the ongoing development of the team. The incoming Criminal Solicitor will play an active role in supervising casework, mentoring junior colleagues, supporting training initiatives, and maintaining strong standards of client care and compliance. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor to take on a leadership position and contribute to the strategic development of the Leeds office moving forward. You will receive a competitive salary up to £50,000, 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, hybrid working hours, electric car benefit scheme, sickness pay, Benenden Healthcare, performance related bonus scheme and two fully paid social events per year plus ongoing development, support, and personal growth.

Role Responsibilities:

The incoming Criminal Solicitor will be actively involved in overseeing casework, mentoring junior team members, supporting training initiatives, and upholding high standards of client care and regulatory compliance. This position presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Solicitor to step into a leadership role and contribute to the strategic growth of the Leeds office.

• Support the Head of Leeds Office in the management and supervision of the Leeds Crime team
• Assist with the allocation and management of workloads to ensure effective case progression and service delivery
• Conduct regular file reviews to ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contract requirements, SRA standards, and firm policies
• Provide hands on casework support and guidance, including advising on complex or sensitive matters
• Mentor and support junior team members, including paralegals, trainees, and newly qualified solicitors
• Assist in the delivery of training and development initiatives within the team
• Support quality assurance processes, including performance monitoring and addressing skills gaps
• Assist with compliance matters, including billing, file management, and case closure procedures
• Act as a senior point of contact within the office in the absence of the Head of Leeds Office

Person Specification:

The successful Criminal Solicitor for the position based in our clients Leeds, West Yorkshire office will have the following skills and attributes:

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ PQE with experience in criminal law (family law experience is advantageous but not essential)
• Proven experience in supervising, mentoring, or supporting junior legal staff
• Strong advocacy, case management, and organisational skills
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style with the confidence to provide guidance and direction
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A strong understanding of LAA requirements, regulatory compliance, and quality standards

Benefits and Rewards:

This Criminal Solicitor role comes with a wide range of benefits including:

• A competitive salary up to £50,000
• Hybrid working flexibility
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Day off for your birthday
• Company pension (3% company/5% employee)
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Electric car benefit programme
• Focus on development and supportive culture
• Company winter and summer social events
• Benenden Healthcare scheme

About the company:

Our client was founded in 2003 by a group of lawyers dedicated to representing clients, whether privately paying or legally aided, at a time when the legal landscape was changing. From the start, they emphasised skilled, adaptable lawyers, strong advocacy, and continuity of representation, supported by innovative IT and modern case management systems. They have continued to build specialist teams and expand into new areas. Today they have over 200 staff across a national network, the firm is recognised in Chambers UK, the Legal 500, and the Times Best Law Firms, they maintain the belief and ethos that growth is strongest when every client truly matters.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Criminal Solicitor job, please send your CV to Vanessa Grey at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at vanessa.grey@eventuslegal.com or phone 07572 760099.

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