Criminal Solicitor

Yorkshire Pie Company; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Pie Company in Sheffield is seeking a Criminal Solicitor with 2+ years PQE in criminal law to join our prosecutions team. The role focuses on handling a broad range of criminal matters, developing specialist expertise, and contributing to justice.

Full training and structured progression are offered for a rewarding career in prosecutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong advocacy, case management, and commitment to public service, with the potential to advance within a

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister to practise in England & Wales.
• Minimum 2 years PQE in criminal law, defence or prosecution.
• Strong advocacy and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of criminal matters with advocacy, case preparation, and analysis.
• Develop specialist prosecutions expertise while contributing to public justice.
• Utilise strong advocacy and case management to build robust cases.
• Participate in structured training and career progression.

Skills

Criminal law experience

Advocacy

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales

Job description

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, SHEFFIELD, £55,975 - £63,500.

JOB REF: 215305603

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.

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