Criminal Solicitor (Proceeds of Crime)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd seeks a Criminal Solicitor (Proceeds of Crime) to advise on complex matters in Liverpool, handling asset restraint, confiscation and enforcement while working with police and Criminal Justice partners to shape case strategy.

The role requires a UK-qualified solicitor or barrister with 4+ PQE in criminal law, including exposure to proceeds of crime or financial investigations, and involves managing cases through prosecution, advising on disclosure, preparing

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor or barrister with 4+ PQE in criminal law.
• Experience in proceeds of crime, asset recovery or financial investigations.
• Ability to interpret legislation and case law and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases through the prosecution process and make charging decisions.
• Advise on disclosure and evidential matters, prepare legal documentation and present serious cases.
• Opportunities for advocacy and responsibility for bail, pleas and discontinuance.

Skills

Criminal law experience

Proceeds of crime exposure

Case strategy

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister (UK)

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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