The Role
We are currently recruiting a talented private Criminal Defence Solicitor from who is 10+ years’ PQE to lead our Criminal Defence department based out of our London office.
Candidates must have good technical knowledge, have excellent client handling skills and also be enthusiastic about business development. You should be willing to work as part of a team, while maintaining a strong client focus and have exceptional communication and organisational skills.
The responsibilities for this role encompass managing your own caseload, with support from the wider criminal defence team. The main issues the criminal defence department manage are driving offences, violent and sexual offences, drugs offences, investigations and fraud matters.
You’ll be trusted with:
- Autonomy in your role to deliver your billing target
- Long-term career prospects ranging from directorship to managing roles and share ownership
- Responsibility and opportunities to manage client relationships
- A varied caseload across a broad category of criminal defence areas
Role Requirements
- Experience in private criminal defence matters either exclusively, or alongside legal aid work. Please note that the firm does not take on any matters on a legal aid basis
- Able to demonstrate a following of clients or the ability to bring clients to the firm
- 10+ years’ PQE
- Full, clean driving licence and/or ability to travel across London and the South East
About the Firm
Britton and Time Solicitors are a local firm that started operating in 2020 out of Brighton and Hove, and who have gone on to become one of the fastest-growing law firms in Sussex, with a second office in Mayfair, London.
Our criminal defence department has been led by Paul Britton, who covers a wide variety of criminal matters, and has been recognised nationally and in the media for its work representing high-profile families and people of public-interest.
At a wider level, the firm has been recognised nationally as winners of the ‘Rising Star’ category at the STEP Private Client Awards 2024, as a finalist in the ‘Outstanding Partner to the Legacy Sector’ category of the Legacy Giving Awards 2024, and for clarifying the law in the ground breaking case of Rea vs Rea.
As a firm, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, regardless of background.
With aspirations to become one of the largest regional players in the South East, we’re looking for exceptional people to join our growing firm.
What we can offer you
We understand that people perform at their best when they are taken care of, enjoy their work, and feel supported. At Britton and Time Solicitors, we are continuously enhancing our reward packages to ensure our staff feel appreciated and valued. As we expand, our benefits, rewards, and perks are becoming even more enticing. Here's a glimpse of what you'll have access to:
- Hybrid working with a choice of up to 2 days working from home and 3 days based in the office
- Comprehensive private medical insurance ensures that you receive the best care when you need it most
- Group life cover (death in service) for peace of mind and financial security
- Celebrate your birthday with an exclusive day off
- Enhanced annual leave based on your length of service
- Fantastic development opportunities within the company as we expand
- Our extensive online learning and development resources
- Invitations to attend exclusive networking and industry events
- Exciting quarterly team-building and social events
- Vibrant and modern offices in Hove and Mayfair which are centrally located amongst cafes and restaurants
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Numerous staff engagement activities and initiatives throughout the year
Please note: All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. The firm is not in a position to interview candidates who require sponsorship.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London W1J 5RL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you currently on the roll as a solicitor with the SRA in England and Wales?
Experience:
- post-qualification: 5 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
