Criminal Solicitor

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

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment seeks a Criminal Solicitor with 2+ PQE in criminal law to retrain as a prosecutions lawyer in Suffolk. You will work across a varied criminal caseload and engage in advocacy, case preparation, and analysis to support justice delivery.

The role offers structured professional development, excellent training, and opportunities for progression within a respected organisation.

Qualifications

• Solicitors or Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales with 2+ years PQE in criminal law.
• Experience in defence or prosecution and strong advocacy skills.
• Willing to retrain as prosecutions lawyer with structured development and support.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of criminal matters with advocacy and case preparation.
• Develop specialist prosecution expertise through training and mentorship.
• Contribute to delivery of justice within a collaborative culture.

Skills

Criminal law

Advocacy

Case management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)

Job description

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: 5612

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.

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.