Private Criminal Solicitor Job at Douglas Scott (Solihull)

Private Criminal Solicitor

A Private Criminal Solicitor is wanted for an opportunity with a top law firm ne...

Location

United Kingdom , Solihull

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

NQ+ Solicitors
motivated to deliver the highest levels of representation
experience in Criminal Law process

Job Responsibility

Represent clients on court proceedings
bail hearings
pre-trial conferences
plea negotiations
trials
sentencing hearings

Fulltime

Private Criminal Solicitor

A Private Criminal Solicitor is wanted for an opportunity with a top law firm ne...

Location

United Kingdom , Solihull

Salary:

45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Motivated to deliver the highest levels of representation at all times in the Criminal Law process
Experienced in representing clients on court proceedings, including bail hearings, pre-trial conferences, plea negotiations, trials, and sentencing hearings

Job Responsibility

Representing clients on court proceedings, including bail hearings, pre-trial conferences, plea negotiations, trials, and sentencing hearings

Fulltime

Private Criminal Solicitor

A Private Criminal Solicitor is wanted for an opportunity with a top law firm ne...

Location

United Kingdom , Solihull

Salary:

45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

NQ+ Solicitors
motivated to deliver the highest levels of representation in the Criminal Law process

Job Responsibility

Representing clients on court proceedings
bail hearings
pre-trial conferences
plea negotiations
trials
sentencing hearing

Fulltime

Criminal Duty Solicitor

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with a well-established M...

Location

United Kingdom , Oldham

Salary:

30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Newly Qualified Solicitor (or solicitor seeking to retrain in criminal law)
Passion for criminal defence and advocacy
Strong communication and client-care skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
Willingness to train as a Duty Solicitor (if not already accredited)

Job Responsibility

Handling an evolving caseload of criminal defence matters, including both private and legal aid-funded cases
Representing clients from police station interviews through to trial
Advocating in Magistrates’ and Crown Court (with support as you develop)
Building strong client relationships and providing clear, practical legal advice
Working closely with senior solicitors to develop your skills and expertise

What we offer

A structured career development path in criminal law
Support with Duty Solicitor accreditation
Work alongside experienced and respected criminal lawyers
Gain exposure to high-profile and complex cases

Fulltime

Criminal Solicitor

A dynamic and forward-thinking law firm are looking to add a Criminal Solicitor ...

Location

United Kingdom , Buckinghamshire

Salary:

40000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in criminal law, providing advice and representation at police stations and court proceedings
Proficiency in drafting legal documents, including correspondence, proofs, witness statements and pleadings
Experience in conducting comprehensive case preparation, including evidence gathering and liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service
Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships within the criminal justice system, including clients, colleagues, and external professionals
Commitment to upholding regulatory and firm compliance, with an aptitude for maintaining accurate records and adhering to confidentiality protocols
Qualified solicitor status with a firm grounding in private client and regulatory crime
Proven ability to manage a varied caseload and contribute to business development initiatives
Experience in advising clients at various court levels, including Magistrates' and Crown Courts, and ability to represent clients in disciplinary tribunals

Job Responsibility

Advising corporate clients and private individuals
Expanding the firm's renowned criminal law practice
Working both independently and collaboratively

Fulltime

Team Leader – Prison Law Solicitor

A leading law firm is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Team Leader to ...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ PQE with substantial experience in Prison Law, and some exposure to Criminal Defence
Demonstrable experience managing and mentoring legal teams in a target-driven environment
Strong knowledge of publicly funded criminal and prison law work, with the ability to handle privately funded cases
Police Station Accreditation is advantageous but not essential
Holds a clean and valid Practising Certificate
Excellent communication, advocacy, and client-handling skills with a professional and empathetic approach
Capable of working under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to new challenges
Commercially aware, with sound judgement and a proactive attitude toward growth and compliance
Strong IT proficiency, with experience using legal case management systems and MS Office tools
Willingness to travel to client locations, including prisons and detention centres, as required.

Job Responsibility

Reports directly to the Department Director and holds primary responsibility for supervising a team of solicitors, trainee solicitors, and paralegals
Manages a diverse caseload of Prison Law and Criminal Defence matters, including representing clients at police stations, prisons, parole hearings, and adjudications
Oversees and conducts monthly file reviews, probationary staff assessments, and ensures timely implementation of recommended actions
Supports departmental growth through involvement in an outsourcing project and leads reviews of internal processes and systems
Ensures high standards of client care, particularly in sensitive and complex cases involving vulnerable individuals
Drives team performance by monitoring KPIs, billing, and chargeable targets, while offering day-to-day guidance and coaching
Contributes to marketing, networking, and business development efforts to expand the department’s reach and client base
Maintains full compliance with file management systems and legal aid requirements.

What we offer

Flexible working options
Bonus scheme.

Fulltime

New

Lead Architect

As the Lead Architect for the Future of Work program, you are the technical mast...

Location

Netherlands , Amsterdam/Rotterdam

Salary:

Not provided

BASIC/DEPT®

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Enterprise Architecture: Designed and owned scalable, distributed systems in cloud-native environments (preferably Google Cloud Platform)
AI Experience: Built multi-agent, LLM-powered workflows using tools like LangGraph and Vertex AI (incl. Google Gemini)
Data & Context Systems: Experience with vector search, semantic memory, and large-scale data platforms (e.g., BigQuery)
Security & Identity: Implemented secure, multi-tenant architectures with strong identity and access controls (e.g., Okta)
AI-Native Leadership: Led senior engineers using AI-assisted development and modern CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions)
Technical Decision-Making: Acted as final technical authority, aligning architecture with product vision and delivery goals

Job Responsibility

Systemic Architecture: Design and oversee the end-to-end AI Orchestration System, ensuring seamless integration between the 'Shared Brain' (Context Hub), multi-agent orchestration (LangGraph), and third-party tool ecosystems
Technical Authority: Manage the Tech Leads and Lead Engineers within the PODs. You hold the ultimate accountability for the engineering roadmap, technical debt management, and the quality of the final build
AI-Native Operations: Lead the mandate to 'automate the automation.' You will ensure the engineering team uses Gemini and other AI tools to accelerate the build, maintaining a standard of high fluency in AI-assisted development
Data & Security Governance: Define the architecture for workspace isolation and 'defense-in-depth' security to ensure client data remains siloed while enabling a unified user experience
Stakeholder Triad: Act as the technical pillar alongside the PMO Lead and Head of Product, ensuring that technical feasibility never compromises the 'North Star' product vision or delivery timelines

What we offer

A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year
24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days
DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs
Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office
Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card
A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards
Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together

Fulltime

New

Warehouse Shift Manager Nights

As the Shift Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our operation, driving the succe...

Location

United Kingdom , Crewe

Salary:

40907.84 GBP / Year

AO

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of end to end warehouse operations
Experience in stock control, audits, workload planning and operational problem solving
Skilled in labour planning, dispatch and efficiency improvement
Confident using WMS, Microsoft Office and producing clear management reports
Ability to understand operational data and performance targets
Proven leader with experience in coaching, developing and motivating teams
Proven track record in talent spotting and creating succession pathways
Demonstrates strong capability in performance management, HR processes and building high performing teams
Calm, confident decision maker able to take on high level responsibility
Strong communicator who promotes accountability and collaboration

Job Responsibility

Lead, motivate and support a diverse team across multiple departments
Allocate tasks and ensure completion to operational standards
Provide direct support to the Operations Manager and step in when required
Foster a culture of collaboration, development and accountability across our network
Oversee smooth operations across multiple departments
Plan team schedules and allocate labour to meet operational targets
Attend key operational and union meetings to maintain alignment
Complete operational reporting, escalate issues and ensure effective communication
Produce accurate shift handovers and incident reports
Support stock accuracy, investigate operational issues and raise maintenance requests

What we offer

25 days holiday (Excluding Bank Holidays)
At least 5% contribution pension scheme
Dedicated wellness initiatives that support your wellbeing, ranging from our 24hr employee assistance programme to subsidised gym membership

Fulltime

Private Criminal Solicitor

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , Solihull

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 25, 2025

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