Criminal Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd in Cardiff seeks a Criminal Lawyer with 2+ PQE in criminal law to transition into prosecutions. You will manage a varied caseload and develop advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills while receiving full training.

The role offers a clear progression path within a respected organisation known for its structured development programmes and supportive culture, with training provided to build prosecutions expertise.

Qualifications

• Solicitors or Barristers qualified to practice in England & Wales with at least two years’ PQE in criminal law.
• Experience in defence or prosecution welcomed.
• Willingness to transition into a prosecutions role with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied criminal caseload across defence and prosecution matters.
• Develop expertise in prosecutions and advocacy.
• Demonstrate strong case preparation and analytical skills.
• Commitment to justice and public service.

Skills

Advocacy

Case preparation

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified to practise in England & Wales

Job description

Criminal Lawyer, 2+ PQE, Cardiff, £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.

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.

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.