Criminal Solicitor

eNL Legal; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal in Nottingham is seeking a Criminal Solicitor with 2+ PQE to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer, gaining specialist expertise through structured training and career development. You will handle a varied criminal caseload, using advocacy and case preparation to build strong cases while contributing to delivery of justice and public service.

The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive culture with clear progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales with 2+ PQE in criminal law.
• Willing to retrain as Prosecutions Lawyer and gain specialist experience.
• Strong advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills.
• Commitment to justice and public service.
• Structured career progression and comprehensive training.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of criminal matters, using advocacy and case preparation to build strong cases.
• Contribute to the delivery of justice through high-quality prosecutions work.
• Develop specialist expertise in prosecution work and progress within the organisation.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Education

Qualified to practise in England & Wales (Solicitors or Barristers)

Job description

Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Nottingham, £55,975 - £63,500. JOB REF: 215305600

Ready to take your criminal law career in a new direction? This is an exciting opportunity to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer with a highly respected organisation, gaining specialist expertise through comprehensive training, structured career development and dedicated support. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy an exceptional benefits package, including an outstanding pension scheme and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression –

OVERVIEW:

• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales, with at least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, whether gained in defence or prosecution.
• Join a highly regarded organisation and retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, gaining valuable experience across a varied and complex criminal caseload while developing specialist expertise in prosecution work.
• You’ll handle a broad range of criminal matters, using your advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills to build strong cases and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of justice. With structured career progression, ongoing professional support and comprehensive training, you’ll have everything you need to develop and succeed.
• The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy and case management skills, a commitment to justice and public service, and the ambition to build a rewarding long-term career in prosecutions.
• This is a rare opportunity to join a respected organisation with a strong reputation for professional development and a supportive, collaborative culture. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal lawyer looking to take their career in a new and rewarding 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.

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.