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Job Title: Senior Criminal Lawyer 8+ pqe
Location: St Albans
Work Arrangements: Office based/Hybrid
Full time
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000
Job Ref: 37083

Our retained client are looking to expand our established criminal offering with the addition of an ambitious and driven Criminal Litigation Team member. We are interested in hearing from those who already have a firm grounding in private client and regulatory crime and who now wish to move on
to develop their career with a dynamic and forward looking firm.

This is an exciting opportunity for applicants who have a good grounding in all areas of criminal law with broad experience, wanting to help build a private criminal practice. Managing their own caseload advising corporate clients and private individuals they will also assist with business
development and support of the junior members of the team.

Duties

Advising and representing clients in criminal matters, including providing legal
representation at police stations and court proceedings.
Drafting legal documents, including correspondence, proofs, witness statements and
pleadings.
Conducting case preparation, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and
liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service.
Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and
other professionals within the criminal justice system.
Advising clients in Magistrates’ and Crown Courts, as well as other tribunals and
appellate courts, as required.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm requirements, including maintaining
accurate records and adhering to confidentiality protocols.
Provide comprehensive legal advice to clients, conduct case analysis, and collaborate
with external professionals such as Barristers, forensic experts, and investigators to
build a robust defence.
Represent clients in disciplinary tribunals, court proceedings, including bail hearings,
pre-trial conferences, plea negotiations, trials.
Demonstrate integrity, accountability, respect and commitment to Gardner Leader.
Hands on approach with proven ability to work under pressure.
Enthusiasm for and proven record of business development.
Demonstrate excellence in managing all functions of this role.
Be a proven team player.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to challenge, support, advise and influence others.
Ability to work with others at all levels of the Firm.
For further details of this vacancy, please contact Marcus Stevens quoting reference 37083.

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