Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Criminal Lawyer for Lincoln with 2+ PQE in criminal law. You will join a respected organisation focused on prosecutions, using advocacy and case preparation to handle a varied caseload.

Join a firm that provides comprehensive training, a clear career path, and a strong pension plus benefits. The role offers a competitive salary in the £56k–£64k range, reflecting experience and the local market.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practise in England & Wales with 2+ PQE in criminal law.
• Strong advocacy and case-management skills.
• Willingness to train for prosecutions and public service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex criminal caseload.
• Develop specialist prosecution expertise.
• Assist in delivering justice with advocacy and case preparation.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Criminal law

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

Job description

CRIMINAL LAWYER, 2+ PQE, LINCOLN, £55,975 - £63,500.

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: 215305590.

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.

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