Criminal Solicitor

eNL; Southwell CP; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Training & development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

eNL in Nottinghamshire offers a full-time, hybrid Prosecutions Lawyer role for solicitors or barristers with 2+ years PQE in criminal law. You will retrain within a respected organisation, gaining specialist prosecutions expertise through comprehensive training and structured development.

You will handle a varied criminal caseload, developing advocacy and case-management skills, contributing to delivering justice.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PQE in criminal law required.
• Solicitors and Barristers qualified in England & Wales may apply.
• Experience in defence or prosecution backgrounds acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of criminal matters with advocacy and case preparation.
• Develop strong cases and contribute to the delivery of justice.
• Utilise analytical skills to support prosecutions or defence.
• Demonstrate commitment to public service and professional development.

Skills

Advocacy

Case analysis

Legal research

Education

Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)

Job description

This criminal solicitor post in Nottinghamshire suits a qualified lawyer with two or more years' PQE in criminal law, whether from defence or prosecution backgrounds. The full-time, hybrid remote contract offers £55,975 to £63,500 yearly. The successful candidate retrains as a Prosecutions Lawyer within a respected organisation, receiving comprehensive training, structured development and dedicated support. Strong advocacy, case analysis and legal research skills are essential. An excellent pension scheme and clear long-term progression prospects accompany the position. Solicitors and Barristers qualified in England and Wales may apply. Reference: 215305600. Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Nottingham, £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: 215305600

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.

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.