Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal recruitment agency is seeking a Criminal Solicitor with 2+ years PQE to transition into a specialist prosecutions role in Lancashire. You will manage a diverse caseload and gain expertise in prosecuting complex criminal cases. The position offers comprehensive training, structured career progression, and a competitive salary of up to £61,650. Applications are encouraged from qualified Solicitors and Barristers in England & Wales eager to enhance their skills within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Structured career progression

Outstanding training

Supportive team environment

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE in criminal law.
• Eager to broaden skills and embrace new challenges.
• Confident communicator with ambition to develop expertise.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied and engaging caseload in criminal law.
• Develop expertise in prosecuting complex cases.
• Provide full, structured training to enhance skills.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Case preparation

Analytical skills

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales

Job description

Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Lancashire, Salary up to £54,080–61,650 (DOE)

Job ref: 215302397

The role

This is a rare opportunity for a Lawyer with a strong background in criminal law to transition into a specialist prosecutions role. You will handle a varied and engaging caseload, develop expertise in prosecuting complex cases, and work on criminal matters that have a real impact. Full, structured training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to take their career in a fresh and rewarding direction.

The candidate

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales, with a minimum of two years’ PQE in criminal law – whether in defence or prosecution – who are eager to broaden their skills and embrace a new challenge. You will bring strong advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills, alongside a genuine commitment to justice. A confident communicator, you will demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and a clear ambition to develop specialist expertise in prosecutorial work.

The organisation

Join a highly regarded organisation offering structured career progression, outstanding training, and a supportive, collaborative team environment, along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

To apply

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

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.