Criminal Solicitor

Pertemps; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is offering a unique chance for experienced Criminal Solicitors to transition into a specialist prosecutions role. This position involves managing a diverse caseload and receiving structured training, making it ideal for individuals eager to advance their careers. Strong advocacy and analytical skills are essential for success in this impactful role within the legal profession.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, either in defence or prosecution.
• Desire to become a specialist in prosecutorial work.
• Passion for justice and public service.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied and stimulating caseload.
• Develop expertise in prosecuting complex matters.
• Receive structured training to enhance skills.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Case preparation

Analytical skills

Confident communication

Proactive learning

Job description

The Role

This is a unique chance for a Criminal Solicitor with a solid background in criminal law to transition into a specialist prosecutions role. You will be handling a varied and stimulating caseload, developing expertise in prosecuting complex matters, and working on cases that make a real impact. Full, structured training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone keen to take their career in a new and rewarding direction.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, whether gained in defence or prosecution, who are eager to broaden their skills and embrace a new challenge. Strong advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills are essential, alongside a passion for justice and public service. You will be a confident communicator with a proactive approach to learning and a desire to become a specialist in prosecutorial work.

The Organisation

Join a highly regarded organisation offering structured career development, excellent training, and a collaborative team environment. You will gain exposure to a broad range of cases and benefit from a clear pathway to progression, while receiving ongoing professional support.

To Apply

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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.