Criminal Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is looking for a Criminal Solicitor (2+ PQE) in Devon. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse caseload in a specialist prosecutions capacity. Candidates should possess strong advocacy and case preparation skills, and a genuine commitment to justice is essential. The firm provides comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive team culture, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Structured career progression

Excellent training

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, gained in either defence or prosecution.
• Strong advocacy skills and case preparation expertise are essential.
• Genuine commitment to justice and proactive learning attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and engaging caseload.
• Build expertise in prosecuting complex matters.
• Contribute to cases with genuine public impact.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Case preparation

Analytical abilities

Proactive approach to learning

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Devon, Salary up to £54,080–61,650 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

This is a rare 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.

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.