Business Crime & Regulatory Solicitor

We have a new vacancy for a 2+ PQE Solicitor/Fee Earner with Police Station Representative Accreditation to join our client's Manchester Business Crime & Regulatory team.

This role will require police station cover (so you must be able to cover a 24-hour Police Station duty rota), attendance at court and preparation for Crown Court cases.

The Team

• The Business Crime and Regulatory team consists of leading experts and specialists who represent clients nationwide.
• They have been and are involved in some of the biggest Business Crime investigations and prosecutions and are ranked as a Top Tier Fraud Firm by the Legal 500, as well as Chambers and Partners.
• The firm pride themselves on breadth of experience and reputation in the field and are proud to provide the very highest standards of work, commitment, and professionalism.

Skills and Experience Required

• They're looking for a Solicitor with 2+ years post qualification experience, though would also welcome CILEX or Senior Paralegal applicants with minimum 2 years’ relevant experience.
• All applicants must hold Police Station Representative Accreditation, a full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work.

To be successful in this role you should be able to:

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of criminal law, practices and procedures including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).
• Advise at Police Stations in all cases.
• Prepare cases at all levels of court in connection with crime law issues.
• Undertake advocacy at court in connection with crime cases (no higher rights).
• Determine appropriately the need for experts, agents or counsel to be instructed upon issues which they are to address.
• Understand and put into practice Legal Aid Agency Franchise requirements.
• Experience in Police misconduct matters would be advantageous.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Kean Smith for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful..