Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Criminal Solicitor with 2+ years PQE to join a highly regarded organization. This role offers full training, exceptional career development opportunities, and involvement in diverse criminal cases. Candidates should possess strong advocacy, analytical skills, and a commitment to justice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. To apply, contact Kaye Thumpston via phone or email.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal law with a minimum of 2 years PQE.
• Ability to handle a diverse caseload.
• Commitment to justice and public service.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload in criminal matters.
• Gain exposure to prosecuting complex criminal cases.
• Participate in structured career development and training.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Case preparation

Analytical skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Proactive learning

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualified to practice in England & Wales

2+ years PQE in criminal law

Job description

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, WEST YORKSHIRE, SALARY UP TO £54,080-61,650 (DOE).

JOB REF: 215302421

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Criminal Lawyer seeking a change of direction into Prosecutions. Full training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practice within England & Wales, with at least two years’ PQE in criminal law.

• You will handle a diverse caseload, gaining exposure to a broad range of criminal matters and build expertise in prosecuting complex matters, and work on cases that genuinely make a difference.
• This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation offering structured career development, excellent training, and a collaborative team environment. Comprehensive training is provided, making this an ideal role for someone looking to take their career in a new direction.
• Strong advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills are essential, together with a genuine commitment to justice and public service.
• You will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, together with a proactive approach to learning and a clear ambition to develop specialist expertise as a prosecutor.

To apply contact Kaye Thumpston on 0113 320 0575 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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 level 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 other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.