Criminal Solicitor

eNL; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding pension scheme

Structured career development

Job summary

eNL in Birmingham is seeking a Criminal Solicitor to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer. This full-time, hybrid role requires a Solicitor or Barrister qualified in England and Wales with at least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, whether from defence or prosecution backgrounds.

You’ll be part of a respected organisation offering structured development, comprehensive training and dedicated support to build specialist expertise in prosecution work.

Qualifications

• Solicitors or Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales with at least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law.
• Experience across defence or prosecution is acceptable.
• Strong advocacy and case management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review case files and advise on charging decisions.
• Represent the prosecution in court when required.
• Handle a broad range of criminal matters while developing prosecution expertise.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Public service mindset

Career ambition in prosecutions

Education

Qualified in England & Wales (Solicitor/Barrister)

Job description

This full time, hybrid remote position as a Criminal Solicitor in Birmingham offers a salary of £55,975 to £63,500. The successful candidate will retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer within a respected organisation, gaining specialist expertise through comprehensive training and structured development. Applicants must be Solicitors or Barristers qualified in England and Wales with at least two years’ PQE in criminal law, whether from defence or prosecution backgrounds. Key duties include reviewing case files, advising on charging decisions and representing the prosecution in court. An exceptional benefits package features an outstanding pension scheme and genuine prospects for long-term progression. Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Birmingham, £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.

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.
• 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.

With structured career progression, ongoing professional support and comprehensive training, you’ll have everything you need to develop and succeed.

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.

JOB REF: 215305583

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.