Criminal Solicitor

eNL Legal; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal is seeking a Criminal Solicitor with 2+ PQE in Lincoln to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer. You will handle a varied criminal caseload, supported by structured training and professional development.

The role offers a competitive salary (£55,975 - £63,500) and a comprehensive benefits package, with a strong emphasis on public service and long-term career progression within a respected organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales
• Minimum 2 years’ PQE in criminal law
• Experience in defence or prosecution welcomed

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of criminal matters with strong advocacy and case preparation
• Contribute to the delivery of justice through effective case management
• Engage in structured professional development and training

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Criminal law

Public service

Job description

Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Lincoln, £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: 5941

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.