Specialist criminal law recruitment since 2000
0161 327 0046cv@crime-solicitor.co.uk

For candidates

A confidential route to your next criminal law role.

Register once, tell us what would make a move worthwhile, and let a specialist recruiter do the targeted searching.

Who we work with

Criminal law specialists at every level.

We recruit for private practice and specialist teams across England and Wales, with selected opportunities elsewhere in the UK and offshore.

  • Duty solicitors and criminal defence solicitors
  • Police station accredited representatives
  • Higher Rights advocates and in-house advocates
  • Crown Court, magistrates’ court and serious crime specialists
  • White-collar crime, fraud and regulatory defence lawyers
  • Supervisors, partners and department heads
  • Paralegals, fee earners and experienced support staff

How it works

A focused search, not blanket circulation.

  1. 01

    Tell us your priorities

    We discuss role type, location, remuneration, working pattern and the parts of your current job you want to change.

  2. 02

    We identify sensible options

    We match you with live vacancies and, where appropriate, make discreet approaches to suitable firms.

  3. 03

    You stay in control

    We do not send your CV or identify you to an employer without your permission.

  4. 04

    Support through the move

    We help with interview preparation, feedback, negotiation and the practical detail of accepting an offer.

Frequently asked

Candidate questions

Do you charge candidates?

No. Recruitment fees are paid by employers. We do not charge candidates for finding work.

Will my employer know I have registered?

No. Your search is confidential and we will not send your details to any employer without your specific permission.

Do you cover consultancy and part-time roles?

Yes. We deal with salaried, locum, part-time and consultancy requirements, including roles connected with duty solicitor coverage.

I am considering leaving criminal law. Can you help?

Yes. We can discuss transferable experience and realistic alternatives across the wider legal market, without pretending every move is straightforward.

A sensible next step

Tell us what you need.

Whether you are planning a discreet move or recruiting for a hard-to-fill role, start with a confidential conversation.