Senior Crown Prosecutor

Crown Prosecution Service; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prosecuting authority in the UK is seeking a Senior Crown Prosecutor responsible for delivering justice in complex criminal cases. This role involves office-based case reviews, legal advice, and presenting cases in court. Ideal candidates should be qualified barristers or solicitors with extensive knowledge of criminal law and strong communication skills. The position offers flexible working, a competitive salary, and an array of benefits, including a Civil Service pension and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Flexible and family-friendly working

Competitive salary

Civil Service pension

25 days leave plus bank holidays

3 days paid volunteering leave

£350 individual learning budget

Wellbeing support

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of criminal law, including serious offences.
• Sound legal judgement and ability to present cases clearly.
• Commitment to public service and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver justice through case reviews and legal advice.
• Present cases clearly, maintaining public confidence.
• Provide legal guidance to criminal justice partners.

Skills

Legal judgement

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Qualified barrister or solicitor

Job description

As a senior crown prosecutor, you deliver justice in some of the most complex and challenging cases - from fraud and firearms to public order and corporate manslaughter. Your role is largely office‑based, reviewing evidence and charging decisions for cases appearing in the magistrates' and Crown Court. You provide legal advice and explain our decisions to criminal justice partners and victims of crime, helping to maintain public confidence in our work.

Responsibilities

Deliver justice through case review, charging decisions, and legal advice in both the magistrates' and Crown Court. Present cases clearly, both verbally and in writing, and maintain public confidence in criminal justice processes.

Qualifications

Qualified barristers or solicitors with extensive knowledge of criminal law, including the most serious offences. Demonstrate sound legal judgement and the ability to present cases clearly, both verbally and in writing. Commitment to public service, continuous learning, and understanding of the role within the criminal justice system.

Disability Confident employer: We generally offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. Please note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to the Crown Prosecution Service website.

About the Crown Prosecution Service

We are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales, the nature and diversity of cases we advise on and prosecute means our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. We employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

Benefits

We pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees' needs are central. We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance. This includes flexible working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a family‑friendly approach to work.

• Flexible and family‑friendly working
• Competitive salary
• Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
• 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
• 3 days paid volunteering leave
• An extra privilege day for the King's birthday
• £350 a year individual learning budget
• Wellbeing support and counselling
• Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts