Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency based in London is seeking a skilled Criminal Solicitor to transition into a prosecutions role. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' PQE in criminal law. This position offers full training and career development, allowing for involvement in impactful cases. Strong advocacy and communication skills are essential. You will benefit from a collaborative team environment and ongoing support.

Benefits

Structured career development

Excellent training

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ PQE in criminal law.
• Strong advocacy and analytical skills are essential.
• Confident communicator with a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload in prosecutions.
• Receive structured training for career development.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Case preparation

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, London/Hybrid, £Competitive – Are you looking for an exciting new challenge and a change of direction in your criminal law career? An exceptional opportunity is on offer for a talented Criminal Solicitor to move into a Prosecutions role, with full training and development provided. To apply or register your interest, please contact Gemma on 020 7183 8586. JOB REF: 215301069

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 Gemma Jones 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.

Equal opportunities

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.