Solicitor - Criminal Defence

London, England, United Kingdom

11/25/2024

Why join us?

The Commercial Insurance team at DWF provides high quality commercial advice on a wide range of matters to insurers and their insureds. The Criminal Defence sub-team, probably the largest of its kind in the UK, is looking for a Solicitor or Associate to join our sub-team, to be based in our London office. The CDT has national coverage across the UK with experts in many different classes of criminal investigations, prosecutions and inquests, including: high profile inquest and D&O cases; defending motor prosecutions - routinely the more serious / fatal matters; defending HSE and Local Authority / Environment Agency prosecutions; complex care home and CQC-related cases.

This represents an exciting opportunity to work within a busy national team that deals with interesting and high profile cases across a range of sectors.

Responsibilities

Person Specification

• Applicants will be considered from NQ level up to 5 years PQE, and ideally have a background in criminal defence/regulatory work, including defending HSE prosecutions.
• We are seeking candidates with strong overall academic performance.
• The candidate will have the ability to work well within the wider Commercial Insurance team, to self-motivate and to provide guidance and support to more junior team members when required.
• The successful applicant will need to proactively assist in wider business development, for example helping to deliver training and communicating relevant legal updates to clients.
• They will need excellent communication and organisational skills.
  
  

What will help you succeed in this role?

Main Duties

• Exhibit a high level of technical expertise and an ability to apply it in a commercial and professional way achieving positive results on large and complex cases.
• Achieve individual financial targets in line with sales plan.
• Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
• Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally.
• Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices.
• Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro-actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical, legal knowledge.
• Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs - playing a pro-active role in business development including writing articles, delivering presentations and facilitating seminars.
• Develop increased levels of technical and commercial knowledge via training or supervised working practices.
  
  

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

 

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About Us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.