Criminal Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited is recruiting a Criminal Solicitor with 2+ PQE for Portsmouth. The role offers a path to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer with comprehensive training and structured career development.

Competitive salary and an outstanding pension scheme accompany long‑term progression opportunities. The successful candidate will handle a diverse criminal caseload, using advocacy and detailed case preparation to support justice and public service.

Qualifications

• Eligible to practise in England & Wales with 2+ years PQE in criminal law.
• Experience in defence or prosecution welcomed.
• Willingness to retrain as Prosecutions Lawyer.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of criminal matters and develop prosecution expertise.
• Utilise advocacy and case preparation to build strong cases.
• Participate in structured training and professional development.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Case management

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales

Job description

Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Portsmouth, £61,750 - £71,400. 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. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy an exceptional benefits package, including an outstanding pension scheme and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression – JOB REF: 215305617

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. With structured career progression, ongoing professional support and comprehensive training, you’ll 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.

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