Criminal/Regulatory Solicitor – EPA Prosecutions
📍 Manchester or Liverpool | Hybrid Working Available
💼 Full-time | Permanent | £40,000–£50,000 DOE + Bonus
📅 Flexible working hours | Annual salary review | Excellent benefits package
A leading UK law firm with over 40 years of experience in housing litigation is offering an exciting opportunity for experienced Criminal or Regulatory Solicitors to join their Environmental Protection Act (EPA) Prosecutions team. The firm is renowned for advocating on behalf of tenants and holding landlords accountable for substandard living conditions, with an outstanding reputation for client care.
We’re seeking a motivated and qualified solicitor with a strong background in criminal defence or prosecution, ideally with exposure to EPA matters or related regulatory work. You'll manage your own caseload of pre- and post-prosecution actions in the Magistrates Court, from inception through to trial or settlement, while complying with Criminal Procedure Rules and private prosecution duties.
Key Benefits:
* Competitive salary (£40k–£50k DOE) + bonus scheme
* Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + day off on your birthday
* 6% employer pension contribution
* Annual pay review
* Death in Service (4x salary)
* Subsidised gym membership
* Casual dress and supportive team culture
* Access to a leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
About You:
* Qualified Solicitor with criminal litigation experience (prosecution or defence)
* Able to bill at Grade B or above
* Comfortable working with a case management system (Proclaim experience is ideal)
* Solid understanding of EPA 1990, CPIA 1996, CrimPR, and Magistrates' Court processes
* Skilled in advocacy, disclosure, drafting, and negotiation
* Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
Main Responsibilities:
* Running a caseload of EPA prosecutions from start to finish
* Drafting Notices of Intended Prosecution, Summonses, and other court documents
* Handling disclosure, trial preparation, and negotiations
* Liaising with clients, external counsel, and internal teams
* Using case management software to ensure accurate, efficient handling of cases