Criminal Solicitor

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

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd in Newcastle is recruiting a Criminal Lawyer with 2+ years’ PQE to join a specialist Prosecutions team. The role offers comprehensive training, ongoing professional development and clear career progression as you handle complex criminal matters and contribute to the delivery of justice.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, develop prosecution expertise, and benefit from a supportive environment with structured development and professional guidance.

Qualifications

• Strong advocacy skills and courtroom experience in criminal matters.
• Ability to prepare complex cases and evidence for prosecution or defense.
• Analytical skills to assess matters, evidence, and legal strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload in criminal law, developing specialist expertise in prosecution of complex matters.
• Contribute to delivery of justice through high-quality advocacy and case handling.

Skills

Advocacy

Case preparation

Analytical skills

Education

Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England and Wales

Job description

Criminal Lawyer, 2+ Years’ PQE, Newcastle, £55,975 - £63,500. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Criminal Lawyer looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to transition into a specialist Prosecutions role. Offering comprehensive training, ongoing professional development and clear career progression, this is an ideal opportunity to build a rewarding career within a respected organisation. Job Ref: 5045

THE ROLE

The appointed Criminal Lawyer will manage a varied caseload, developing specialist expertise in the prosecution of complex criminal matters and working on cases that make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of justice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal practitioner to develop their career within a specialist Prosecutions environment. You will benefit from comprehensive training and ongoing professional support, together with exposure to a broad range of challenging and varied matters.

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England and Wales with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in Criminal Law, gained in either defence or prosecution.

You will possess strong advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills, together with a commitment to justice and public service.

THE ORGANISATION

This respected organisation offers a supportive working environment, structured career development programmes and comprehensive training. The role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Lawyer seeking a new direction, with ongoing professional support and clear opportunities to develop and progress.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.