Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Criminal Lawyer (2+ PQE) in Bristol to transition into a Prosecutions role. The position includes comprehensive training and development, with a focus on advocacy and case preparation across complex criminal matters.

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified in England & Wales. The role offers structured progression and a supportive culture within our organisation.

Qualifications

• Solicitors or Barristers qualified to practice in England & Wales with at least two years PQE in criminal law.
• Strong advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills.
• Willingness to transition into prosecutions with comprehensive training.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload and contribute to prosecution of complex criminal matters.
• Develop expertise in prosecutions and provide high-quality advocacy.

Skills

PQE in criminal law

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales)

Job description

Criminal Lawyer, 2+ PQE, Bristol, £55,975 - £63,500. Are you ready for a fresh challenge and a new direction in your career? This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Criminal Lawyer to transition into a Prosecutions role, with comprehensive training and development provided.

OVERVIEW:

• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practice within England & Wales, with at least two years’ PQE in criminal law - in defence or prosecution.
• You will manage a varied caseload, developing expertise in the prosecution of complex criminal matters and working on cases to make a meaningful impact. The role offers exposure to a broad range of matters, clear pathways for progression, and ongoing professional support.
• You will demonstrate strong advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills, a commitment to justice and public service, and the ambition to develop specialist technical expertise in prosecutions.
• This is a rare chance to join a respected organisation known for its structured career development programmes, and a supportive, collaborative culture. Full training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking a fresh and rewarding career direction.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. 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.