Criminal Solicitor

eNL; Terling; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a full-time Criminal Solicitor in Essex, offering £61,750 to £71,400. Candidates must be Solicitors or Barristers qualified to practise in England and Wales with at least two years’ PQE in criminal law.

The role involves retraining as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer within an established organisation, with comprehensive training, development and ongoing support. You will handle a varied criminal caseload, using advocacy and analysis to contribute to justice, with clear

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law.
• Solicitors or Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales.
• Strong advocacy and case management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex criminal caseload.
• Develop specialist expertise in prosecution work and advocacy.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales

Job description

This full-time Criminal Solicitor position in Essex offers a salary of £61,750 to £71,400 and suits a lawyer with at least two years’ PQE in criminal law, whether from defence or prosecution backgrounds.

The successful candidate will retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer within an established organisation, receiving comprehensive training, structured development and ongoing support.

Responsibilities include managing a varied and complex criminal caseload while building specialist expertise in this field.

Applicants must be Solicitors or Barristers qualified to practise in England and Wales. Strong advocacy, case management and analytical skills are essential.

The package includes a competitive salary, an outstanding pension and genuine progression prospects for the right legal professional.

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, ESSEX, £61,750 - £71,400.

JOB REF: 5913

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.

As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. 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.