Criminal Defense Solicitor

Job Description

Criminal Solicitor/Senior Solicitor | NQ-5 PQE | Edinburgh or Glasgow

An international, litigation, specialist is currently looking to recruit a further Criminal Solicitor to bolster their defender criminal defence team from either their Glasgow or Edinburgh office. The firm is highly established within the criminal defence sphere in Scotland and works alongside the wider, UK wider, criminal defence team- supporting insurers, business and individual clients across a broad range of sectors and investigations.

The Firm & Team:

- Global, Defender, Insurance practice with modern offices across central Scotland

- Close and supportive culture and a true advocate for internal development

- Career progression opportunities from Solicitor, Associate, Senior Associate and above

- Fluid and flexible hybrid working model available- including reduced/part-time hours.

- A team of specialist lawyers with extensive knowledge and experience across the criminal, regulatory, civil and Coronial fields

The Role:

- Manage and defend a broad caseload covering Corporate and Gross Negligence Manslaughter, Wilful Neglect and Road Traffic Act offences

- Work collaboratively within a true team of experts on a challenging, rewarding, caseload

- A rare opportunity to work alongside some of the best in the industry

The Candidate:

- NQ – 5 PQE Solicitor with a solid background in civil and criminal litigation.

- Self-motivated and organised individual

- The ability to work well autonomously or in a team

- Good verbal communication skills

If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us.

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