Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment in London is seeking a Criminal Lawyer with 2+ years' PQE to join our specialist prosecutions team. You will progress into high‑profile matters and benefit from a structured training pathway and clear career development within a respected organisation.

The role offers a competitive salary in the region of £61,750 to £71,400 plus £3,150 RRA, with ongoing professional support and opportunities to specialise in complex criminal matters and public service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in Criminal Law.
• Experience in defence or prosecution.
• Strong advocacy and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied criminal caseload and develop specialist expertise.
• Contribute to prosecutions and training.
• Support training and career progression.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Case preparation

Analytical thinking

Public service

Education

England & Wales qualified (Solicitor or Barrister)

Job description

Criminal Lawyer, 2+ Years’ PQE, London, £61,750 - £71,400 + £3,150 RRA. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Criminal Lawyer looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to transition into a specialist Prosecutions role. Offering comprehensive training, ongoing professional development and clear career progression, this is an ideal opportunity to build a rewarding career within a respected organisation. Job Ref: 5050

THE ROLE:

The appointed Criminal Lawyer will manage a varied caseload, developing specialist expertise in the prosecution of complex criminal matters and working on cases that make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of justice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal practitioner to develop their career within a specialist Prosecutions environment. You will benefit from comprehensive training and ongoing professional support, together with exposure to a broad range of challenging and varied matters.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England and Wales with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in Criminal Law, gained in either defence or prosecution. You will possess strong advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills, together with a commitment to justice and public service.

THE ORGANISATION:

This respected organisation offers a supportive working environment, structured career development programmes and comprehensive training. The role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Lawyer seeking a new direction, with ongoing professional support and clear opportunities to develop and progress.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.