Criminal Solicitor - Private Crime Private Practice OpportunityAre you a commercially driven Criminal Law Solicitor looking to elevate your career in private practice? We are recruiting an experienced Criminal Solicitor with a strong private crime background to join our expanding team and help shape the future of our private crime offering.This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Solicitor with a proven ability to generate privately funded work, develop client relationships and build a sustainable pipeline of referrals. You will join a supportive, progressive firm that values strategic growth, networking ability and high-quality client service.Why This Role Is a Great OpportunityThis role has been crafted with Solicitor career progression and professional impact in mind:Private Crime Focus: Work predominantly on privately funded criminal defence matters with autonomy and client ownershipBusiness Development: Use your existing network and profile-building skills to grow your caseload and billing performanceStrategic Influence: Play a key role in shaping the firm''s private crime strategy and deliverySupportive Environment: Mentor junior team members and collaborate with senior leaders in a forward-thinking practiceKey ResponsibilitiesAs a Criminal Solicitor in our Private Crime team, you will:Manage a diverse caseload of privately funded criminal defence mattersRepresent clients at PACE interviews and police station attendanceProvide confident Magistrates'' Court advocac