Barrister Job at Capsticks Solicitors LLP (Birmingham)

White Collar Crime & Investigations Solicitor or Barrister

Join a top-tier corporate crime team advising on high-profile financial crime, i...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Accutrainee

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales) with 4+ years’ PQE/Call
Strong experience defending individuals or corporates in criminal or regulatory proceedings, ideally involving financial crime, business crime, corporate investigations, or extradition
Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
A strategic mindset and the ability to advise confidently on all aspects of a case
The ability to manage a busy caseload independently while collaborating effectively within a close-knit team
A client-focused approach with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels

Job Responsibility

Advising and representing clients in investigations involving the SFO, FCA, NCA, HMRC, CPS, HSE, and equivalent overseas authorities
Handling extradition cases, INTERPOL Red Notices, and other international criminal or enforcement matters
Acting for individuals and corporates in complex white collar and business crime defence matters
Supporting and leading internal investigations for corporate clients, including fact-finding, interviewing, document analysis and reporting
Managing contentious and advisory aspects of financial crime and regulatory investigations
Preparing high-quality written submissions, legal opinions, and strategic case materials
Running matters from inception to billing, maintaining excellent organisational and financial discipline

Industrial Disease Fee Earner

An Industrial Disease Fee Earner/Paralegal is wanted for an excellent opportunit...

Location

United Kingdom , Blackburn

Salary:

30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Conducting initial client assessments, taking witness statements, and gathering medical evidence
Drafting of letters of claim, schedules of loss, and court documents
Liaising with clients, medical experts, barristers, insurers, and opposing legal teams
Ensuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and pre-action protocols for disease and illness claims
Keeping up to date with developments in industrial disease litigation and health and safety law

Job Responsibility

Manage a caseload of Ministry of Defence Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims and other industrial disease matters from inception to settlement or trial

What we offer

market leading benefits package

Fulltime

Construction Solicitor

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role with immediate responsibilit...

Location

United Kingdom , Greater London

Salary:

80000.00 - 97000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A qualified solicitor or barrister with 3+ years experience in non-contentious (and/or contentious) construction work
Someone who enjoys working autonomously but thrives in a collaborative culture
Interest or experience in education, charity or public sector projects a bonus
Appetite to contribute to BD and mentoring junior lawyers

Job Responsibility

Working closely with the highly ranked Education team (Tier 1 in Legal 500), as well as clients across the Charity and Business Sectors
Involved primarily in non-contentious construction
Supervision of juniors and business development opportunities

What we offer

Flexible targets, relaxed office culture, and 1 day in-office per week (Tuesday)
Great benefits and profit-share scheme
Room to grow into a leadership position

Fulltime

Property Lawyer

A respected legal advice centre based in London is looking to recruit an experie...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A current practising certificate as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in property or housing law
Previous experience working under a legal aid contract (preferred)
Strong advocacy, communication, and organisational skills
A commitment to supporting disadvantaged individuals and communities

Job Responsibility

Advising clients on housing law, including possession proceedings, unlawful evictions, and housing disrepair
Representing clients in court and tribunal hearings
Liaising with advice workers, external agencies, and housing providers
Ensuring compliance with legal aid and regulatory requirements
Keeping accurate case records and maintaining client confidentiality

What we offer

Central London office with accessible transport links
35-hour working week and generous leave entitlement
Pension scheme and continuous professional development
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful legal work with real community impact

Fulltime

Property Solicitor

Mid-Sussex District Council’s legal team is expanding and looking to add two Pro...

Location

United Kingdom , Haywards Heath

Salary:

45091.00 - 50269.00 GBP / Year

Allen Lane

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive / Relevant professional qualification
Working knowledge of managing matters in the area of specialism
Working within a legal team or practice
Verbal and written communication
Scrutiny of new legislation
Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage workload within set deadlines
Understand modern digital approaches to improve service delivery
Able to collaborate and communicate openly and be approachable and fair
Ambitious, creative, and open-minded
High level of personal integrity

Job Responsibility

Provision of legal advice, representation, and assistance across the Council to Members and staff colleagues as well as at public meetings where required
Understand the role of Legal Services and contribute to the delivery of the Legal Team’s Service Plan and the Council’s Corporate Plan
Contribute to the delivery of a high quality and cost-effective legal service
Be a trusted adviser to Members and colleagues in all specialist knowledge areas, and at all levels of the organisation
Manage an ongoing legal caseload
Represent the Council at legal proceedings, including advocacy where required
Undertake continuing professional development as required and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legislation and case law
Exhibit the highest professional work standards and a capacity to develop skills and knowledge
Attend statutory meetings as required
Trusted adviser to all Officers on a wide range of property matters including acquisitions and disposals, licences and Landlord and Tenant matters

Fulltime

Principal Solicitor – Contentious

Mid-Sussex District Council’s legal team is expanding and looking to add a Princ...

Location

United Kingdom , Haywards Heath

Salary:

55614.00 - 62552.00 GBP / Year

Allen Lane

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive / Relevant professional qualification
Working knowledge of managing complex matters in the various areas of specialism in a local government context, in particular environmental health, licensing, housing, judicial review, and both civil and criminal Litigation
Scrutiny and implementation of new Legislation
Attending and addressing Committees, Courts and/or Tribunals in area of specialism
Relevant Court, Committee and Inquiry procedures

Job Responsibility

Provide legal advice, representation, and assistance across the Council to Members and staff colleagues on all necessary aspects of licensing, environmental health, housing, debt recovery, judicial review, and general litigation matters including at court, committees and public meetings where required
Understand the role of Legal Services and contribute to the delivery of the Legal team’s Service Plan and the Council’s Corporate Plan
Contribute to, and assist in, the effective operational management of the Legal Services team to deliver a high quality and cost-effective legal service
Be a trusted adviser to Members and colleagues in specialist knowledge areas, and at all levels of the organisation
Take day to day management responsibility for supporting, developing, coaching and mentoring staff
Manage an ongoing legal caseload with minimal supervision
Represent or support the Council at legal proceedings and Inquiries (either with or without Counsel)
Undertake continuing professional development as required and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legislation and case law
Exhibit and promote the highest professional work standards throughout the team
Contribute to required policy development across the Council

Fulltime

Head of Legal Services

As the most senior legal advisor to the Security Industry Authority on all aspec...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

78801.00 - 86000.00 GBP / Year

Allen Lane

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales
Must hold a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales or have full exemption from the relevant professional regulatory body
Strong track record of providing authoritative expert legal advice in a UK regulatory context
Significant practice experience in at least one of each of the following two areas: criminal investigation or enforcement, civil litigation, public law or regulatory law
Experience in commercial contracts
information law matters
corporate governance matters
regulatory policy matters

Job Responsibility

Provide expert and timely legal and policy advice across all SIA legal functions
Oversee conduct and management of the SIA’s litigation portfolio including criminal prosecutions, regulatory appeals, inquests, and judicial reviews
Ensure provision of high quality legal advice to SIA colleagues
Horizon scan and provide advice on relevant UK legislation, regulations and case law
Lead on the response to whistleblowing matters for the SIA
Make an active corporate contribution as part of the SIA’s Senior Leadership Team

Fulltime

Head of Legal Services

As the most senior legal advisor to the Security Industry Authority on all aspec...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

78801.00 - 86000.00 GBP / Year

Allen Lane

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales
Must hold a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales or have full exemption from the relevant professional regulatory body
Strong track record of providing authoritative expert legal advice in a UK regulatory context
Significant practice experience in at least one of each of the following two areas: criminal investigation or enforcement, civil litigation, public law or regulatory law
Experience in commercial contracts
information law matters
corporate governance matters
regulatory policy matters

Job Responsibility

Provide expert and timely legal and policy advice across all SIA legal functions
Oversee conduct and management of the SIA’s litigation portfolio including criminal prosecutions, regulatory appeals, inquests, and judicial reviews
Ensure provision of high quality legal advice to SIA colleagues
Horizon scan and provide advice on relevant UK legislation, regulations and case law
Lead on the response to whistleblowing matters for the SIA
Make an active corporate contribution as part of the SIA’s Senior Leadership Team

Fulltime

Barrister

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham ▼
Manchester
Winchester
London

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

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