Criminal Solicitor

eNL Legal; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is recruiting a Criminal Solicitor/Prosecutions Lawyer in Eastleigh. The role offers hands-on advocacy across a diverse criminal caseload, with comprehensive training and clear career progression.

A competitive salary of £61,750–£71,400 accompanies this opportunity, along with a strong pension and benefits package. Applications are welcomed from Solicitors or Barristers qualified in England & Wales, with 2+ years PQE in criminal law.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales.
• 2+ years PQE in criminal law.
• Experience in either defence or prosecution is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied criminal caseload and provide advocacy.
• Contribute to case preparation, strategy, and evidence gathering.
• Develop specialist prosecution expertise and support career progression.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Criminal law

Job description

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, Eastleigh, £61,750 - £71,400.

Ready for a new challenge? Use your criminal law experience to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer with a highly respected organisation, benefiting from comprehensive training, dedicated support, and clear career progression. Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive an outstanding pension and excellent benefits package – JOB REF: 215305613

THE ROLE

Join a highly regarded organisation as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, gaining hands‑on experience across a varied and complex criminal caseload. You will use your advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills to build strong cases, develop specialist prosecution expertise, and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of justice. With comprehensive training, ongoing support, and clear career progression, you will have everything you need to thrive in your new career.

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales, with 2+ years’ PQE in criminal law gained in either defence or prosecution. You will bring strong advocacy and case management skills, a commitment to justice and public service, and the ambition to build a successful long‑term career in prosecutions.

THE FIRM

Join a highly respected organisation renowned for professional development, collaboration, and support. With full training provided, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal lawyer 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.