Criminal Lawyer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Colne; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Criminal Lawyer with 2+ years’ PQE for a full-time, hybrid-remote role based in Cambridgeshire. The position offers a salary of £55,975 to £63,500 and is suitable for Solicitors or Barristers qualified in England and Wales, with defence or prosecution backgrounds.

You will manage a diverse caseload, handling complex criminal matters and building expertise in prosecution work, supported by comprehensive training and clear progression routes.

Qualifications

• Solicitors or Barristers qualified to practise within England & Wales.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload, handling complex criminal matters and developing expertise in prosecutions.
• Demonstrate strong advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills.
• Participate in ongoing training, professional development and progression pathways.

Education

Qualified to practise in England & Wales

Job description

A Criminal Lawyer with 2+ years’ PQE is sought by eNL for a full-time, hybrid-remote role based in Cambridgeshire, offering a salary between £55,975 and £63,500.

This position suits solicitors or barristers qualified in England and Wales, whether your background is in defence or prosecution.

You will manage a diverse caseload, handling complex criminal matters and building expertise in prosecution work.

The employer provides comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, and clear progression routes.

Strong case-management skills and a commitment to impactful legal work are essential.

This represents a chance to shift direction professionally, with substantial support offered throughout the transition.

Criminal Lawyer, 2+ PQE, Cambridge, £55,975 - £63,500.

Are you ready for a fresh challenge and a new direction in your career?

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Criminal Lawyer to transition into a Prosecutions role, with comprehensive training and development provided –

JOB REF: 215305074

OVERVIEW

• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practice within England & Wales, with at least two years’ PQE in criminal law - in defence or prosecution.
• You will manage a varied caseload, developing expertise in the prosecution of complex criminal matters and working on cases to make a meaningful impact. The role offers exposure to a broad range of matters, clear pathways for progression, and ongoing professional support.
• You will demonstrate strong advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills, a commitment to justice and public service, and the ambition to develop specialist technical expertise in prosecutions.
• This is a rare chance to join a respected organisation known for its structured career development programmes, and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Full training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking a fresh and rewarding career direction.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.