Criminal Solicitor (Proceeds of Crime)

eNL; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL invites applications from qualified solicitors or barristers for a Criminal Solicitor (Proceeds of Crime) role in Nottingham.

You will advise on complex proceeds of crime matters, asset restraint and confiscation, coordinating with police and CJ partners to shape case strategy and review evidence. The successful candidate will manage charging decisions, disclosure and documentation, with opportunities for advocacy.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified Solicitor or Barrister with at least 4 years’ PQE.
• Strong criminal law experience, ideally including proceeds of crime, asset recovery or financial investigations.
• Ability to interpret legislation and case law, make sound judgements across a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex proceeds of crime matters, asset restraint, confiscation and enforcement.
• Manage charging decisions and disclosures; prepare legal documentation for serious cases.
• Occasionally provide advocacy and contribute to case strategy and decisions on bail, pleas and discontinuance.

Skills

Criminal law

Proceeds of crime

Asset recovery

Financial investigations

Education

UK-qualified Solicitor/Barrister

Job description

Criminal Solicitor (Proceeds of Crime) – Nottingham, 4+ PQE, £55,975 - £63,500.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to join a highly specialist prosecution team, handling complex and sensitive criminal and proceeds of crime matters. This is a unique opportunity to provide expert legal advice, influence case strategy and make a real impact across challenging investigations and prosecutions – JOB REF: 215305355

THE ROLE:

You will advise on complex proceeds of crime matters, including asset restraint, confiscation and enforcement linked to serious criminal activity, while working closely with the police and wider Criminal Justice Service partners to review evidence, advise on charging decisions and shape case strategy. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to provide expert legal input and manage challenging casework within a highly regarded organisation.

Managing cases through the prosecution process, you will make charging decisions, advise on disclosure and evidential matters, prepare legal documentation and present serious and sensitive cases, with opportunities for advocacy and responsibility for key decisions on bail, pleas and discontinuance.

THE CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will be a UK-qualified Solicitor or Barrister with at least 4 years’ PQE and strong criminal law experience, ideally including exposure to proceeds of crime, asset recovery or financial investigations. You will be confident interpreting and applying legislation and case law, exercising sound judgement and making effective decisions across a varied and complex caseload.

ON OFFER:

On offer is an excellent salary and benefits package, alongside a generous pension, first-class training and support, and clear opportunities for career progression. You’ll also have the chance to work on high-profile, complex criminal casework within a specialist and highly regarded organisation.

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.