Criminal Lawyer

ENL Legal Recruitment; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Criminal Lawyer for a Prosecutions role offering comprehensive training and a new career direction. Candidates should possess at least 2 years' PQE in criminal law, either in defence or prosecution, and demonstrate strong advocacy and analytical skills. The role involves managing a diverse caseload and contributing to significant cases. A competitive salary package is included, along with structured career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Structured career progression

Comprehensive benefits package

Excellent training

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, gained in either defence or prosecution.
• Genuine commitment to justice.
• Proactive approach to learning with ambition to develop expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload in a prosecutions role.
• Build expertise in prosecuting complex matters.
• Contribute to cases with public impact.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Case preparation

Analytical abilities

Confident 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. To apply or register your interest, please contact Gemma on 0121 454 1004. JOB REF: 215302422

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

Applications are invited from qualified Solicitors and Barristers with at least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, gained in either defence or prosecution, who are keen to broaden their skill set and take on a new challenge. You must bring strong advocacy skills, case preparation, and analytical abilities, together with a genuine commitment to justice. You will be a confident communicator, with a proactive approach to learning and a 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.

TO APPLY

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0113 320 0575 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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