Criminal Solicitor

Criminal/Regulatory Solicitor - Prosecutions Manchester or Liverpool | Hybrid working available £40,000-£50,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits A well-established and highly respected law firm with over four decades of success in specialist housing litigation is seeking an experienced Criminal/Regulatory Solicitor to join its growing Environmental Protection Act (EPA) Prosecutions team. This is a unique opportunity for a solicitor with a background in criminal prosecution or defence to transition into a meaningful role focused on improving living standards for tenants across the UK. The Role: You'll manage a caseload of EPA matters, bringing prosecutions against landlords (private and social) under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The role involves both pre- and post-prosecution stages in the Magistrates' Court, with full conduct of files from inception to trial or settlement. Key Responsibilities Include: - Running a caseload of Environmental Protection Act prosecutions - Drafting and/or reviewing Notices of Intended Prosecution, Summonses, and supporting documents - Conducting disclosure reviews and preparing Defence Case Statements - Handling advocacy and trial preparation - Liaising with Environmental Health Officers and Counsel - Ensuring compliance with CrimPR, CPIA 1996, and relevant legislation - Using Proclaim (or equivalent CMS) to manage files efficiently The Ideal Candidate: - Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) - Minimum 2 years PQE, ideally with experience in criminal law (prosecution or defence) - Ability to bill at Grade B or above - Strong advocacy skills and experience managing files through to trial - Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure - Proficient in using a Case Management System (Proclaim preferred) What's on Offer: This firm has a strong reputation for looking after its people, offering excellent benefits and a supportive working culture. Package Includes: - Salary: £40,000-£50,000 depending on experience - Bonus structure - 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off - Flexible start/finish times - Hybrid working - 6% employer pension contribution - Annual salary review - Company sick pay and death in service benefit (4x salary) - Subsidised gym membership - City centre office location - Casual dress policy - Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme - Training and development support