About the job Criminal Law Vertical Associate (Hybrid)
Criminal Lawyer
Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Permanent | Full-Time
Ready to transition from traditional legal practice into the fast-growing world of legal technology? This role could be the perfect next step.
Role
Our client is the global leader in Legal Practice Productivity Solutions and part of one of the largest international LegalTech companies. Their mission is simple: to help lawyers who help people.
Their market-leading software is used by more than 100,000 lawyers and legal professionals in small and medium-sized law firms worldwide. With more than 1,000 employees across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Poland and New Zealand, a fast-growing global technology business where ambitious people thrive.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join them at a time of significant innovation and growth within their Criminal Law offering. As part of the team, you'll work closely with the Head of Criminal Law to shape and develop the tools, content, and workflows that support thousands of Criminal Lawyers in their day-to-day practice.
This role goes beyond traditional fee-earning. You'll play a key part in translating your legal expertise into practical, technology-driven solutions, helping to build best-in-class precedents, guidance, and processes within the platform. Your work will directly influence how Criminal Law is practised, improving efficiency, consistency, and client outcomes.
They're looking for someone who combines strong technical legal ability with curiosity and enthusiasm for innovation. You'll collaborate with product, content, and engineering teams, bringing a lawyer's perspective to the development of smarter, more effective legal tools.
If you're a Criminal Lawyer looking to step into a role where you can have broader impact, help shape the future of legal tech, and be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team—this is a unique opportunity to do just that.
What you'll do
Support the Head of Criminal Law in developing and expanding the Criminal Law practice offerings
Contribute to the design and refinement of legal content, workflows, and precedents within the platform
Review and produce prompt drafts to ensure legal accuracy and to assist with the creation of the prompt library
Help review draft and refine the precedents within the Criminal Law area, to ensure they best suit customer needs
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and innovation within Criminal Law workflows
Stay up to date with developments in Criminal Law and ensure content reflects current legislation and practice
What you'll bring
Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 5 years PQE in Criminal Law (ideally Associate or Senior Associate level)
Strong technical expertise across a broad range of Criminal law matters. A strong background in General Crime is essential, ideally across both Legal Aid and Privately funded matters. Previous Police Station Accreditation is a strong advantage - though there will be no 'on call' requirements.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
Excellent drafting and analytical skills
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work independently
An ability to work collaboratively with the prompt engineer to create targeted prompts and analyse the output
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both legal and non-legal teams
Enthusiasm for legal technology and improving how legal services are delivered A willingness to develop and/or maintain a network of Criminal Lawyer contacts, and attend business development functions as may be required
Desirable:
Experience developing precedents, templates, or legal know-how resources
Exposure to legal tech, document automation, or case management systems
Interest or experience in innovation, process improvement, or legal operations
Experience in Financial Crime, Private Prosecutions and Professional Discipline/Regulatory work is highly desirable
Previous involvement in training, mentoring, or knowledge sharing within a team