Solicitor - not an ordinary role, not an ordinary firm.
Based in Rochdale , Greater Manchester
Full-time, permanent
£50,000 to £55,000 per annum
Excellent career progression
We’re not just hiring a Solicitor. We’re scouting for a purpose-fuelled powerhouse. Someone ready to take the reins as Practice Manager, mentor a growing team, and help shape the future of a bold new force in UK criminal defence.
What this Solicitor role offers you:
- Competitive salary up to £55,000
- Career progression that’s real — not just buzzwords
- Ongoing professional development
- A genuinely supportive team culture
- A chance to make law more human, fairer, and smarter
What you’ll do in this Solicitor role (besides make a real difference):
- Represent clients at police stations, Magistrates’ and Crown Courts like the boss you are
- Prepare and manage criminal defence cases with tenacity and tact
- Be a mentor, guide, coach, and calm in the storm for our junior team
- Drive standards, lead initiatives, and contribute to the firm’s growth
- Build relationships with police, counsel, experts and everyone in between
- Balance fee earning with firm-leading — with commercial savvy and clarity
This Solicitor role IS for You If You:
- Have proven Post-Qualified Experience in criminal defence
- Love being in court, in charge, and in pursuit of justice
- Get a buzz from mentoring others and growing a great team
- Are Police Station Accredited (or on the path to it)
- Possess serious organisational and advocacy skills
- Can drive (full UK licence and own wheels preferred)
- Are allergic to mediocrity and love a fast-paced, purpose-packed environment
Our mission?
To deliver exceptional motor vehicle defence through integrity, efficiency, and results-driven legal representation — all while making the law more accessible, the process more human, and the outcomes stronger.
Ready to Be More Than “Just a Lawyer”?To apply for this role, please send an updated copy of your CV with a covering email to
sarah@recruitrecruit.co.uk today, and let’s redefine the future of criminal defence together.