Criminal Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Excellent benefits package

Career progression

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Newcastle is seeking a Criminal Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE in criminal law to join as a Prosecutions Lawyer. You will use advocacy and case preparation to handle a varied criminal caseload and build prosecution expertise.

The role includes comprehensive training, ongoing support, and clear career progression, alongside a competitive salary and an outstanding pension and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PQE in criminal law (defence or prosecution).
• Strong advocacy and case management skills.
• Ambition to transition to prosecutions with dedicated training and career progression.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Criminal law knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)

Job description

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, NEWCASTLE, £55,975 - £63,500. Ready for a new challenge? Use your criminal law experience to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer with a highly respected organisation, benefiting from comprehensive training, dedicated support, and clear career progression. Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive an outstanding pension and excellent benefits package – JOB REF: 5624

THE ROLE:

Join a highly regarded organisation as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, gaining hands‑on experience across a varied and complex criminal caseload. You will use your advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills to build strong cases, develop specialist prosecution expertise, and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of justice. With comprehensive training, ongoing support, and clear career progression, you will have everything you need to thrive in your new career.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales, with 2+ years’ PQE in criminal law gained in either defence or prosecution. You will bring strong advocacy and case management skills, a commitment to justice and public service, and the ambition to build a successful long-term career in prosecutions.

THE FIRM:

Join a highly respected organisation renowned for professional development, collaboration, and support. With full training provided, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal lawyer to take their career in a new and rewarding direction.

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