Criminal Solicitor

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

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment are presenting a Criminal Lawyer role in Leicester for solicitors or barristers with 2+ years' PQE in criminal law. The role offers transition into prosecutions with comprehensive training and development in a respected organisation.

You will handle a varied caseload, develop prosecution expertise, and benefit from a structured career path with strong professional support and a collaborative culture in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales with at least 2 years PQE in criminal law (defence or prosecution).
• Strong advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills are essential.
• Commitment to justice and public service with a view to specialist prosecutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload and develop expertise in prosecution of complex criminal matters.
• Contribute to a structured career development programme with ongoing professional support.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Analytical thinking

Education

Qualified as Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)

Job description

Criminal Lawyer, 2+ PQE, Leicester, £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. JOB REF: 5037

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.