Criminal Solicitor

eNL; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £55,975-£63,500

Outstanding pension

Progression prospects

Comprehensive training

Structured development

Ongoing support

Job summary

eNL in Suffolk is recruiting a Criminal Solicitor to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer, handling a varied criminal caseload with advocacy and meticulous preparation.

Applicants must have 2+ PQE and be qualified to practise in England & Wales; barristers and solicitors welcome.

The role offers comprehensive training, structured development, ongoing support, and a competitive salary with a strong pension and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, whether in defence or prosecution.
• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister to practise in England & Wales.
• Open to retraining as Prosecutions Lawyer with training support.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of criminal matters with advocacy and thorough case preparation.
• Develop specialist prosecutions expertise through structured training and support.
• Contribute to delivery of justice within a respected organisation.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Analytical ability

Education

England & Wales qualified (Solicitor/Barrister)

Job description

This Criminal Solicitor position in Suffolk offers a rare route into prosecution work for a lawyer with at least two years’ PQE, whether gained in defence or prosecution. Applications are welcomed from solicitors and barristers qualified to practise in England and Wales. The successful candidate will retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, handling a varied and complex criminal caseload while building expertise in this field. Comprehensive training, structured development and ongoing support are provided by an established organisation, alongside a competitive salary of £55,975 to £63,500, an outstanding pension and genuine progression prospects. This full-time role suits a skilled advocate with strong analytical ability, sound judgement and meticulous case preparation.

Reference: 5908. CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, SUFFOLK, £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: 5908

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.

Benefits

• competitive salary of £55,975 to £63,500
• an outstanding pension
• genuine progression prospects
• comprehensive training
• structured development
• ongoing support
• competitive salary
• outstanding pension
• genuine opportunities for progression
• Full training is provided

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.

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.