Criminal Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Structured training

Job summary

eNL Hampshire is seeking a Criminal Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE to retrain in prosecutions. Suitable for solicitors or barristers qualified in England and Wales, the role offers structured training and ongoing support within a respected organisation.

You will manage a broad and complex criminal caseload, developing specialist expertise in prosecutions, using advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills to contribute to justice.

Qualifications

• Solicitors or barristers with at least 2 years PQE in criminal law.
• Qualified to practise in England and Wales.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex criminal caseload.
• Develop specialist expertise in prosecutions.
• Provide strong advocacy and case preparation to build cases.

Skills

Criminal law (2+ PQE)

Advocacy

Case management

Legal research

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales

Job description

This Criminal Solicitor position in Hampshire offers a chance for a lawyer with at least two years’ PQE to retrain in prosecutions. Suited to solicitors or barristers qualified in England and Wales, the role provides structured training and ongoing support within a respected organisation. The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex criminal caseload, developing specialist expertise. Full-time, with a salary of £61,750 to £71,400 per annum, plus an excellent pension and clear progression prospects. Strong advocacy, case management and analytical abilities are essential, alongside a commitment to building a career in this field.

Reference: 5946. CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, HAMPSHIRE, £61,750 - £71,400. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Lawyer looking to retrain and develop a career in prosecutions. You will receive comprehensive training, structured development, and ongoing support from an established organisation, alongside a competitive salary, outstanding pension, and genuine opportunities for progression – JOB REF: 5946

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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