Careers
We owe our success as a company to a robust team where each individual plays an integral role in establishing Sonn Macmillan Walker as one of London’s leading criminal defence firms.
We strive to be an inclusive and welcoming place to work. At Sonn Macmillan Walker, careers are nurtured and allowed to flourish. We look for talented and ambitious people who will be committed to our firm's culture and values.
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We're always on the lookout for talented people to come and work for us
Current Vacancies
SMW are recruiting for Full-Time Extradition and Crime Solicitor Role
The ideal candidate will:
- have 3-8 years Post Qualification Experience (PQE)
- be Duty Solicitor qualified
- have Extradition experience with a desire to litigate extradition cases as well as crime
They will be working in our Extradition Department (ranked Band 2 in Chambers and Partners 2024) headed by Katy Smart (ranked Band 1 in Chambers and Partners 2024).
Sonn Macmillan Walker has notable expertise in extradition proceedings related to a range of financial, regulatory and serious criminal charges. It handles sensitive cases involving vulnerable individuals as well as those that may be politically motivated. The team has deep experience in challenging European Arrest Warrants along with extradition requests emanating from countries around the globe. The firm takes on a significant amount of legal aid work as well as privately funded cases.
Please email ksmart@smw-law.co.uk with CV and covering letter to apply.
Apply NowJob Description
Sonn Macmillan Walker is looking for an enthusiastic newly qualified Solicitor to join our financial crime department.
Recognised by The Times as one of the Best Law Firms 2025 and ranked in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, we are looking for a Solicitor with 1-2 years PQE that can work with minimal supervision.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate an interest and aptitude for financial crime, including fraud and money laundering offences, confiscation and civil recovery proceedings.
They should have a strong academic background, previous experience of working in a criminal defence firm, and good interpersonal skills. Police station accredited and duty status are essential.
The role will include:
- Running a caseload of private and publicly funded cases.
- Drafting and preparing pleadings, including applications and witness statements.
- Instructing, and working closely, with leading counsel.
- Assisting with other work as required.
This full-time role is for an immediate start at our Aldgate office.
Applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please email dbloom@smw-law.co.uk with a CV (max 2 pages) and covering letter (max 2 pages), including salary expectations.
ApplyWe are currently recruiting for a paralegal to start immediately.
The ideal candidate is analytical, self-driven and a strong team player with broad interests. You should be up-to-date with current affairs and world events, with the confidence and flexibility to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
If this sounds like you, email your CV and a short cover letter to enquiries@criminalsolicitor.co.uk.
This is a rolling application, we will consider applications as they are received.
As we experience a high volume of applications you will only hear from us if we are interested in meeting you. We appreciate your understanding.
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