Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Lancashire is seeking a talented Criminal Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law. This role offers the opportunity to transition into a prosecutions position with full training provided. Candidates should possess strong advocacy and analytical skills, along with a proactive approach to learning. Team collaboration and career development are prioritized in this exceptional opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ PQE in criminal law.
• Eager to broaden skills and embrace a new challenge.
• Passion for justice and public service.

Responsibilities

• Handling a varied and stimulating caseload.
• Developing expertise in prosecuting complex matters.
• Receiving structured training for career transition.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Case preparation

Analytical skills

Confident communicator

Proactive learning

Education

Solicitor with minimum 2 years’ PQE in criminal law

Job description

Overview

Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Lancashire / 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 Gemma on 0161 850 0745. JOB REF: 1109

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

Applicant notes

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.

Diversity and inclusion

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.