- Excellent Benefits + Free on-site Parking + Flexible working available
- Opportunity to supervise, lead, and head the Crime department
- Salary up to £70,000 (DOE)
The Role
Criminal Law Supervisor – Greater Manchester – Salary up to £70,000 (DOE) - Excellent Benefits REF: 958296123AL
A growing and excelling law firm is seeking an experienced Criminal Legal Aid Supervisor to play a key role in developing and leading its criminal law offering in Greater Manchester.
This is a rare opportunity to join a firm at an exciting stage of planned growth, supporting the establishment of its crime department ahead of securing a Legal Aid contract and launching duty rota participation.
You will take on a strategic and hands-on position, combining supervision, casework, and department development, with genuine scope to shape the future direction of the practice.
Working closely with senior leadership and Partners, you will be instrumental in building processes, mentoring junior team members, and preparing the firm for expansion into publicly funded criminal work.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in criminal law
- LAA Supervisor status (essential)
- Strong background in legal aid crime work and compliance
- Proven experience supervising or mentoring junior fee earners
- Higher Rights of Audience (desirable, not essential)
- Commercially aware with ability to contribute to department growth
- A proactive and leadership-driven mindset, with the ability to operate at a senior level
- Enthusiasm to contribute to duty rota responsibilities
The Benefits and How to Apply
- Competitive salary of £48,000 – £70,000 (DOE)
- Free on-site parking spot
- Opportunity to play a key role in building and leading a department
- 20 days annual leave + all bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Maternity and paternity package
- Private dental insurance
- Clear progression structure
- Flexible working available
- Annual salary reviews
- Support from leading and expert lawyers
Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone
Contact: Abigail Lockett, Retained Recruitment Consultant - INDAL
Telephone: 0203 918 1665 |
Mobile: 07494 821 014
Email: [email protected]
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
