Criminal Lawyer

Executive Network Legal Limited; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Criminal Lawyer with at least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law to transition into a prosecution role in Hull and East Yorkshire. This position provides comprehensive training and supports your career progression while managing a diverse caseload with a significant public impact. The successful candidate will exhibit strong advocacy skills and a proactive approach to learning, as part of a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' PQE in criminal law, either in defence or prosecution.
• Proactive approach to learning and developing expertise in prosecution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and engaging caseload.
• Prosecute complex matters with public impact.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Case preparation

Analytical abilities

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Criminal Lawyer, 2+ PQE, East Yorkshire, Salary up to £54,080–61,650 (DOE) – An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Criminal Lawyer to move into a Prosecutions role, offering a new career direction and comprehensive training.

THE ROLE

This is an excellent opportunity for a Lawyer with a solid foundation in criminal law to move into a specialist prosecutions role. You will manage a diverse and engaging caseload, build expertise in prosecuting complex matters, and contribute to cases with genuine public impact. Comprehensive, structured training will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take their career in a new and rewarding direction.

THE CANDIDATE

• Qualified Solicitors and Barristers with at least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, gained in either defence or prosecution.
• Strong advocacy skills, case preparation, and analytical abilities.
• Confident communicator, proactive approach to learning, and clear ambition to develop specialist expertise in prosecutorial work.

THE ORGANISATION

Join a highly regarded organisation that offers structured career progression, excellent training, and a supportive, collaborative team environment, together with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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