Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Criminal Solicitor with at least 2 years PQE to transition into a prosecutions role in Greater Manchester. This opportunity offers full training and a chance to work on impactful cases. Applicants should possess strong advocacy skills and a proactive learning approach. The position offers a hybrid working model and ongoing professional support.

Qualifications

• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in criminal law.
• You must be eager to broaden your skills and embrace a new challenge.
• A passion for justice and public service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied and stimulating caseload.
• Develop expertise in prosecuting complex matters.
• Work on cases that make a real impact.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Case preparation

Analytical skills

Proactive learning

Confident communication

Job description

Overview

Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Greater Manchester /Hybrid, £Competitive – Are you looking for an exciting new challenge and a change of direction in your criminal law career? An exceptional opportunity is on offer for a talented Criminal Solicitor to move into a Prosecutions role, with full training and development provided. To apply or register your interest, please contact Kaye on 0161 850 0745 JOB REF: 1126

The Role

This is a unique chance for a Criminal Solicitor with a solid background in criminal law to transition into a specialist prosecutions role. You will be handling a varied and stimulating caseload, developing expertise in prosecuting complex matters, and working on cases that make a real impact. Full, structured training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone keen to take their career in a new and rewarding direction.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, whether gained in defence or prosecution, who are eager to broaden their skills and embrace a new challenge. Strong advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills are essential, alongside a passion for justice and public service. You will be a confident communicator with a proactive approach to learning and a desire to become a specialist in prosecutorial work.

The Organisation

Join a highly regarded organisation offering structured career development, excellent training, and a collaborative team environment. You will gain exposure to a broad range of cases and benefit from a clear pathway to progression, while receiving ongoing professional support.

How to Apply

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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.

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.