An award-winning, Times Top law firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Duty Solicitor with Higher Rights of Audience to join their established Criminal Defence team in Liverpool.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside some of the UK’s most respected lawyers in White Collar Crime, Fraud, and Serious Crime, with a firm that has built a reputation for handling complex, high-profile cases nationwide.
The Role: You will play a key role in defending individuals facing serious allegations, ranging from fraud, corruption, and blackmail, to large-scale drug conspiracies, sexual offences, and organised crime. This role offers the chance to represent clients at the highest level, working closely with a dynamic and experienced team of Directors, Solicitor Advocates, and Senior Associates.
1. White Collar & Fraud: Representing public officials, business leaders, and professionals in cases of complex fraud, corruption, and financial crime.
2. Serious & Organised Crime: A full caseload of the most serious criminal matters including murder, large-scale drug operations, and sexual offences.
What’s on Offer:
3. Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex cases nationally.
4. Join a firm ranked as one of the Top Law Firms in England & Wales by The Times.
5. Be part of a supportive, expert-led team with a strong reputation across criminal defence.
6. Competitive salary package with excellent career progression prospects.
Requirements:
7. Duty Solicitor Accreditation.
8. Higher Rights of Audience (Criminal).
9. Significant experience in serious crime, fraud, or complex criminal litigation.
10. A strong track record of advocacy and client care.
11. Ambition to contribute to one of the leading criminal defence practices in the North West.