Criminal Defence Lawyer (Regulatory)

Good Morning ,
Service Care Legal re seeking an experienced and qualified Criminal/Regulatory Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx to join a law firm on a rolling contract basis. This is a fully remote, highly flexible role, ideal for someone with experience in criminal defense, particularly those with a strong understanding of criminal procedure in both Magistrates and Crown Courts.
ROLE:����������������� Criminal/Regulatory Solicitor (Private Client)
LOCATION: �������� Fully Remote
RATE: ����������������� �40.00 to �50.00 per hour
CONTRACT: ������ Rolling Contract (Flexible)
This role involves defending businesses in regulatory law matters, specifically when they face prosecution. Please note, this is not a prosecution lawyer position; we are looking for someone with expertise in defence law related to regulatory offenses. While experience in regulatory law is beneficial, we are open to applicants with a background in general criminal defence who are looking to apply their skills in this area.
Key Responsibilities:�

• Represent businesses in criminal and regulatory defence cases
• Provide legal advice and strategy for clients in regulatory matters
• Handle cases in Magistrates and Crown Courts
• Manage a varied caseload of criminal defence matters, including regulatory offenses
• Prepare legal documents, including defence statements and case summaries
• Conduct legal research, and ensure compliance with criminal procedure

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx
• Demonstrable experience in criminal defence, ideally with knowledge of criminal procedure in both Magistrates and Crown Courts
• Experience or an interest in working on regulatory defence matters (training can be provided)
• Strong legal research and drafting skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work remotely

Desirable:�

• Experience in regulatory law (e.g., health and safety, environmental, financial regulations)
• Previous experience working with businesses in a defense capacity

If this�Criminal Defence�Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on�(phone number removed)��, or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth �250 each