Criminal Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Leeds is seeking a Criminal Lawyer with 2+ PQE to join our prosecutions team and retrain into prosecutions. You will receive comprehensive training, structured development, and ongoing support from an established organisation, alongside a competitive salary, outstanding pension, and clear opportunities for progression.

You will handle a broad range of criminal matters, using advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills to build strong cases and contribute

Qualifications

• 2+ years of PQE in criminal law (England & Wales)
• Strong advocacy and case management skills
• Commitment to justice and public service

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of criminal matters with thorough advocacy and preparation
• Contribute to prosecutions with strong legal analysis and case work
• Engage in ongoing professional development and structured career progression
• Work within a supportive, collaborative environment to deliver justice

Skills

Criminal law

Advocacy

Case management

Legal research

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

CRIMINAL LAWYER, 2+ PQE, LEEDS, £55,975 - £63,500. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Lawyer looking to retrain and develop a career in prosecutions. You will receive comprehensive training, structured development, and ongoing support from an established organisation, alongside a competitive salary, outstanding pension, and genuine opportunities for progression – JOB REF: 215305589

OVERVIEW:

• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales, with at least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, whether gained in defence or prosecution.
• Join a highly regarded organisation and retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, gaining valuable experience across a varied and complex criminal caseload while developing specialist expertise in prosecution work.
• You will handle a broad range of criminal matters, using your advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills to build strong cases and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of justice. With structured career progression, ongoing professional support, and comprehensive training, you will have everything you need to develop and succeed.
• The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy and case management skills, a commitment to justice and public service, and the ambition to build a rewarding long-term career in prosecutions.
• This is a rare opportunity to join a respected organisation with a strong reputation for professional development and a supportive, collaborative culture. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal lawyer looking to take their career in a new and rewarding direction.

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.