Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Career progression

Training & development

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Criminal Solicitor in Leicester with 2+ PQE to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer. The role offers comprehensive training, structured career development and dedicated support.

You’ll handle a broad range of criminal matters, developing advocacy and case-management skills to contribute to the delivery of justice. The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy and case management abilities, and a commitment to public service and a rewarding long-term career in

Qualifications

• Solicitors or Barristers with England & Wales practising qualification and 2+ years PQE in criminal law.
• Experience in advocacy and handling criminal caseloads is preferred.
• Commitment to public service and professional development is valued.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of criminal matters with strong advocacy and case preparation.
• Develop specialist prosecutions expertise through comprehensive training.
• Contribute to the delivery of justice within a supportive, collaborative culture.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Legal research

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Leicester, £55,975 - £63,500. Ready to take your criminal law career in a new direction? This is an exciting opportunity to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer with a highly respected organisation, gaining specialist expertise through comprehensive training, structured career development and dedicated support. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy an exceptional benefits package, including an outstanding pension scheme and genuine opportunities for long‑term career progression. – JOB REF: 5605

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’ll 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’ll 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.