Prosecutions Lawyer

eNL; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Prosecutions Lawyer with 2+ PQE in criminal law. This opportunity involves managing complex cases with substantial impact while receiving comprehensive training and support for professional development. We're looking for a committed solicitor or barrister with strong advocacy and analytical skills. This role promises a structured career pathway in a supportive environment and aims to attract diverse talent. Competitive salary up to £61,650 based on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Structured career development

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• At least two years' PQE in criminal law, either in defence or prosecution.
• Commitment to justice and public service.
• Ambition to develop specialist expertise in prosecutorial work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and engaging caseload with complex matters.
• Work on cases with meaningful impact.
• Develop expertise and support for career progression.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Case preparation

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales

Job description

Prosecutions Lawyer, 2+ PQE, Greater Manchester, up to £54,080-61,650 (DOE), Are you ready for a new direction in your criminal law career? This is a rare opportunity for a talented Criminal Solicitor to transition into a Prosecutions role, with comprehensive training and development provided. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye Thumpston on 0161 850 0745 with a copy of your CV – JOB REF: 215302419

OVERVIEW

• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practice within England & Wales, with at least two years’ PQE in criminal law - either in defence or prosecution.
• You will manage a varied and engaging caseload, developing expertise in the prosecution of complex matters and working on cases that make a meaningful impact. The role offers exposure to a broad range of work, a clear pathway for progression, and ongoing professional support.
• You will have strong advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills, a commitment to justice and public service, and the ambition to develop specialist expertise in prosecutorial work.
• This is a chance to join a respected organisation known for its structured career development, and supportive culture. Full high-quality training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking a fresh and rewarding career direction.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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.