Criminal Defence Solicitor

4 weeks ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom CRA Legal Full time
Criminal Defence Solicitor (NQ to 5 years PQE)

£30,000 to £50,000 per annum

Sheffield City Centre

Full Time, Permanent

The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package:

  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Additional annual leave during XMAS office closure
* 1 Additional leave day following each bank holidays over Easter, May and August

  • Flexible working upon request
  • Hybrid working upon request
  • Limited free parking available
  • Pension scheme
  • Westfield health scheme
If successful, you will perform the following role as a Criminal Defence Solicitor:

  • Handling a varied caseload of private and legal aid funded criminal defence cases throughout South Yorkshire
  • Representing clients from initial caution through to case conclusion
  • Dealing with ranging matters from police caution through to magistrates / crown court

About the business:
CRA Legal are recruiting for a well-known local law firm with offices across South Yorkshire. The firm are a friendly, respected organisation who have seen a period of growth across their business.

As a result of increasing workload, our client is looking to hire an additional solicitor into their criminal defence department.

This role is ideal for a candidate who is looking to continue their career in criminal law.

About CRA Consultants:
CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.

For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at

How to apply:
If this Criminal Defence Solicitor vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button.

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion.

Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at

Additional Information:
CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide.

However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.


This Criminal Defence Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered.

As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.



  • Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Idex Full time

    This Top 50 National law firm is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join the growing Business Crime and Regulatory team in Sheffield. This team is recognised as one of the country's leading teams in this area of law, and regularly acts on high profile cases. The team covers the full spectrum of regulatory work, both contentious and non-contentious,...


  • Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Idex Full time

    This Top 50 National law firm is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join the growing Business Crime and Regulatory team in Sheffield. This team is recognised as one of the country's leading teams in this area of law, and regularly acts on high profile cases. The team covers the full spectrum of regulatory work, both contentious and non-contentious,...


  • Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Government Legal Department Full time

    Planning and Infrastructure LawyerLeeds£59,200 Support the Government's workforce with high quality employment adviceWho we areAt the Government Legal Department (GLD), we're responsible for providing legal guidance on issues that really matter. As the largest provider of legal services to the Government, we offer support on issues ranging from human rights...


  • Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Government Legal Department Full time

    Planning and Infrastructure LawyerLeeds£59,200 Support the Government's workforce with high quality employment adviceWho we areAt the Government Legal Department (GLD), we're responsible for providing legal guidance on issues that really matter. As the largest provider of legal services to the Government, we offer support on issues ranging from human rights...

  • Trainer Sheffield

    3 weeks ago


    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time

    Core Trainer £25,600PASheffield, Home-workingFull Time There will be a 7-week training course with a mandatory 100% attendance. At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has a significant role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for...


  • Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time

    Team Manager Up to £28,000.00 PA SheffieldHybrid/Home-working – you may be required to attend site for support, team building or team meetings. Permanent, Full or Part time At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has a significant role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom CRA Consulting Full time

    **Criminal Defence Solicitor (NQ to 2 years PQE) £30,000 to £38,000 per annum Sheffield City Centre Full Time, Permanent** **Who we are**: CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom Absolute Executive Search Full time

    Absolute Executive Search are partnered with a well-established firm of solicitors based in Sheffield who are searching for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their growing friendly team. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team and have experience in handling a varied workload across all areas of criminal defence Law. The matters that will...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom Absolute Executive Search Full time

    Absolute Executive Search are partnered with a well-established firm of solicitors based in Sheffield who are searching for a Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their growing friendly team. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team and have experience in handling a varied workload across all areas of criminal defence Law. The matters that...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom Absoluteexecutivesearch Full time

    Join to apply for the Criminal Defence Solicitor role at Absolute Executive Search 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Criminal Defence Solicitor role at Absolute Executive Search Save this job with your existing LinkedIn profile, or create a new one. Save this job with your existing LinkedIn profile, or create a new...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom CRA Consulting Full time

    .**Criminal Department - Graduate** **£20,000 - £23,000** **Sheffield** **Full Time, Permanent** **Who we are**: CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom Absoluteexecutivesearch Full time

    Join to apply for the Criminal Defence Solicitor role at Absolute Executive Search Join to apply for the Criminal Defence Solicitor role at Absolute Executive Search Sign in to save Criminal Defence Solicitor at Absolute Executive Search . Absolute Executive Search are partnered with a well-established firm of solicitors based in Sheffield...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time €70,000

    This Top 50 National law firm is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join the growing Business Crime and Regulatory team in Sheffield. This team is recognised as one of the country's leading teams in this area of law, and regularly acts on high profile cases. The team covers the full spectrum of regulatory work, both contentious and...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time €70,000

    This Top 50 National law firm is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join the growing Business Crime and Regulatory team in Sheffield. This team is recognised as one of the country's leading teams in this area of law, and regularly acts on high profile cases. The team covers the full spectrum of regulatory work, both contentious and...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time

    This Top 50 National law firm is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join the growing Business Crime and Regulatory team in Sheffield. This team is recognised as one of the country's leading teams in this area of law, and regularly acts on high profile cases. The team covers the full spectrum of regulatory work, both contentious and...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time €70,000

    This Top 50 National law firm is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join the growing Business Crime and Regulatory team in Sheffield. This team is recognised as one of the country's leading teams in this area of law, and regularly acts on high profile cases. The team covers the full spectrum of regulatory work, both contentious and...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time €70,000

    This Top 50 National law firm is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join the growing Business Crime and Regulatory team in Sheffield. This team is recognised as one of the country's leading teams in this area of law, and regularly acts on high profile cases. The team covers the full spectrum of regulatory work, both contentious and...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom CRA Legal Full time

    Criminal Defence Solicitor (NQ to 5 years PQE) £Sheffield City Centre Full Time, Permanent The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: * 22 days holiday + bank holidays * Additional annual leave during XMAS office closure * 1 Additional leave day following each bank holidays over Easter, May and August *...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom CRA Legal Full time

    Criminal Defence Solicitor (NQ to 5 years PQE) £Sheffield City Centre Full Time, Permanent The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: * 22 days holiday + bank holidays * Additional annual leave during XMAS office closure * 1 Additional leave day following each bank holidays over Easter, May and August *...

  • Duty Solicitor

    2 months ago


    Sheffield, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time

    An ambitious Criminal Defence Solicitor/Legal Executive is required by a multi-disciplinary firm based in Sheffield. Any successful applicant would be expected to run their own case load of Police Station, Magistrates’ Court and potentially Crown Court matters. There is an internal rota for out of hour’s work which would include any applicant. The role...

  • Duty Solicitor

    1 month ago


    Sheffield, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time

    Duty Solicitor - Sheffield A well established South Yorkshire legal practice are looking for a experienced Duty Solicitor to join there leading criminal department, my client's Criminal team has acted in many high profile Crown Court cases as well as many general criminal matters. Excellent opportunity for an ambitious Criminal Law Duty solicitor looking to...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time €70,000

    This Top 50 National law firm is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join the growing Business Crime and Regulatory team in Sheffield. This team is recognised as one of the country's leading teams in this area of law, and regularly acts on high profile cases. The team covers the full spectrum of regulatory work, both contentious and...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time €70,000

    This Top 50 National law firm is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join the growing Business Crime and Regulatory team in Sheffield. This team is recognised as one of the country's leading teams in this area of law, and regularly acts on high profile cases. The team covers the full spectrum of regulatory work, both contentious and...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom Idex Full time

    This Top 50 National law firm is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join the growing Business Crime and Regulatory team in Sheffield. This team is recognised as one of the country's leading teams in this area of law, and regularly acts on high profile cases. The team covers the full spectrum of regulatory work, both contentious and non-contentious,...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom Idex Full time

    This Top 50 National law firm is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join the growing Business Crime and Regulatory team in Sheffield. This team is recognised as one of the country's leading teams in this area of law, and regularly acts on high profile cases. The team covers the full spectrum of regulatory work, both contentious and non-contentious,...


  • Sheffield, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time

    This Top 50 National law firm is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join the growing Business Crime and Regulatory team in Sheffield. This team is recognised as one of the country's leading teams in this area of law, and regularly acts on high profile cases. The team covers the full spectrum of regulatory work, both contentious and...