Criminal Solicitor – South Wales – Cardiff

Criminal Solicitor – South Wales
Location: South Wales
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (part time considered)
Salary: £30,000 to £55,000 (negotiable depending on experience; higher end for Duty Solicitors)

A well established and growing law firm in South Wales is seeking a Criminal Solicitor to join its expanding criminal defence team. This is an exciting opportunity with genuine scope to contribute to the development of both the legal aid and private criminal defence offering.

The Role
You’ll play a key role within the criminal defence team, handling a varied and busy caseload. Responsibilities include:

• Attending the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and police station
• Representing clients across a broad range of criminal matters
• Managing both legal aid and privately funded cases
• Working flexibly as part of a supportive and ambitious team
• Providing high quality advocacy and client care

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• Criminal law experience and strong advocacy skills
• Duty Solicitor status (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, organised and committed approach
• Willingness to contribute to a growing and evolving team

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive, market aligned salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Legal fees discount across other departments
• Flexible working arrangements

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

If you’d like a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £30000 – £55000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,