Junior Advocate

Here’s your chance to transition into private crime and join a highly respected team handling complex and sensitive cases, including sexual offences.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives while building a reputation as a recognised expert in a high-demand, niche area of law.

About the Role

Work on intellectually challenging and high-profile criminal cases, ranging from general criminal matters to serious sexual offences.
Transition into private crime, taking on more complex, higher-value cases and broadening your experience beyond Legal Aid.
Provide crucial guidance and support to clients at pivotal moments in their lives.
Receive full mentoring and training from senior specialists – prior experience in sexual offences is not required.
Occasional travel (around once a week) to connect with the wider criminal defence community.

Who You Are

An NQ–2 PQE criminal solicitor eager to specialise in sexual offences and move into private crime.
Empathetic, professional, and client-focused, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
A proactive team player, ready to learn from some of the most experienced practitioners in the field.

What’s on Offer

Mentoring and training from highly experienced specialists.
Hands-on experience with serious and complex criminal cases in the private crime sector.
Clear career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Competitive salary and benefits.
The opportunity to make a tangible impact on clients’ lives while establishing yourself as a respected specialist in criminal defence.

This is more than a job - it’s a chance to move into private crime, specialise in sexual offences, develop unparalleled expertise, and influence outcomes that truly matter. Perfect for an NQ or junior solicitor ready to be trained by the best in the business