Criminal Solicitor

eNL; Prestwich; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Structured career progression

Job summary

eNL is offering a full-time hybrid Criminal Solicitor role in Greater Manchester. The successful candidate will retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer, supported by structured training and professional development to build prosecution expertise.

You’ll handle a varied criminal caseload with strong advocacy, analytical and communication skills, contributing to justice while benefiting from pension and long-term progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Solicitors or Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales.
• At least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, defence or prosecution.
• Eligibility to practise in England & Wales is required.

Responsibilities

• Review case files and advise on charges.
• Prepare prosecutions and represent the organisation at court.
• Develop specialist prosecution expertise through structured training.

Skills

Advocacy

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)

Job description

This full-time, hybrid position as a Criminal Solicitor in Greater Manchester suits a qualified lawyer with at least two years’ PQE in criminal litigation, whether gained through defence or prosecution work. The successful candidate will retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer, receiving structured training and dedicated support to build specialist expertise. Responsibilities include reviewing case files, advising on charges, preparing prosecutions and representing the organisation at court. Strong advocacy, analytical and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage a varied caseload. A competitive salary of £55,975 to £63,500 is offered, plus an excellent pension and clear prospects for long-term progression.

Criminal Prosecutions Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Greater Manchester, £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. 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: 215305591

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.

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.