Criminal Solicitor (Proceeds of Crime)

ENL Legal Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Criminal Solicitor in Liverpool with 4+ PQE to handle complex proceeds of crime matters, asset restraint and enforcement. You will work closely with police and Criminal Justice partners to review evidence, advise on charging decisions and shape case strategy within a highly regarded organisation.

You will manage cases through the prosecution process, make charging decisions, advise on disclosure and evidential matters, and prepare legal documentation for

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor or barrister with 4+ years' PQE.
• Experience in proceeds of crime, asset recovery or financial investigations is preferred.
• Strong judgement, case management and advocacy opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex proceeds of crime matters, including asset restraint, confiscation and enforcement.
• Manage cases through prosecution, advise on charging decisions and disclosure.
• Prepare documentation and present serious cases, with advocacy opportunities.
• Contribute to case strategy in a high-profile organisation.

Skills

Criminal law

Proceeds of crime

Asset recovery

Legal research

Education

UK-qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

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

OVERVIEW:

• 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 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 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.

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