Criminal Solicitor (Proceeds of Crime)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary and benefits package

Generous pension

First-class training and support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment in Sheffield seeks a UK-qualified Solicitor or Barrister with 4+ years PQE to handle proceeds of crime matters, including asset restraint, confiscation and enforcement, in a high‑profile prosecution team.

You will work with police and Criminal Justice partners, advise on charging decisions, review evidence, and shape case strategy, with opportunities for advocacy and progression.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor or barrister with 4+ years' PQE in criminal law.
• Experience with proceeds of crime, asset recovery or financial investigations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on proceeds of crime matters, asset restraint, confiscation and enforcement.
• Review evidence, advise on charging decisions and shape case strategy.
• Manage prosecution cases, decide bail/pleas/discontinuance and, where appropriate, advocate.

Skills

Criminal law expertise

Proceeds of crime exposure

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (UK)

Job description

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

JOB REF: 215305356

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.

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:

• excellent salary and benefits package
• a generous pension
• first‑class training and support
• clear opportunities for career progression

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