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Flexible Office Location | Thames Valley We are an award-winning regional law firm with ambitious growth plans, and we are now looking to expand our established Private Crime offering. We are seeking at least one additional experienced fee earner to join our Litigation Team from June 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and commercially minded criminal lawyer who is keen to help grow and shape a thriving private criminal practice within a dynamic and forward-looking firm. The Opportunity We seek a commercially minded private crime solicitor with a proven track record of generating privately funded work, an established referral network, and measurable billings. Candidates must demonstrate strategic growth planning, proactive profile-building, and confidence in networking and outreach to develop sustainable pipelines and increase private client revenue. This role would suit someone with a solid grounding in private client and regulatory crime who is ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive but progressive environment. You will play a key role in: • Managing a varied caseload of private criminal matters • Representing clients at PACE interviews • Conducting Magistrates’ Court advocacy • Handling Crown Court litigation • Assisting in the development and growth of the private crime offering • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team • Contributing to business development initiatives Police Station Accreditation is preferred. Required Experience • Criminal defence experience with at least 5 years’ PQE preferred • Experience representing clients at PACE interviews • Magistrates’ Court advocacy • Crown Court litigation • Strong client care skills and the ability to manage privately funded matters Desirable Experience • Private representation in investigation matters, including written representations • Experience in regulatory cases • Fraud and money laundering matters • Historic and serious offence cases Working Arrangements There is flexibility regarding which of our offices the successful candidate will be based in. While the role is predominantly office-based, there is scope for some home working. The successful candidate will be expected to attend courts and police stations across the Thames Valley as required. What We Offer • Market rate salary • Flexible leave arrangements (Holiday) • Pension scheme • Life assurance • A genuine opportunity to help shape and grow a developing private crime practice • A supportive and collaborative working environment within an award-winning firm If you are an ambitious criminal lawyer looking to take ownership, build client relationships and contribute to the growth of a respected regional practice, we would be delighted to hear from you. We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.