Senior Crown Prosecutor – Lead Complex Cases (Flexible)

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension

25 days' leave (30 after 5 years)

Flexible working

Cycle2Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

The Crown Prosecution Service is seeking a Senior Crown Prosecutor in London to handle complex cases, including fraud and serious offences. You will advise the police on evidence, review charging decisions, and represent the CPS in court, including magistrates' and Crown Court proceedings.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, maintain up-to-date criminal law knowledge, and progress into legal manager or crown advocate roles as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• You must be a qualified lawyer with criminal law experience
• You must demonstrate your commitment to public service, making a difference to the communities we serve and our Crown Prosecution Service values
• You're focused on personal development and career progression

Responsibilities

• To advise police and other investigators on casework and evidence requirements for a wide range of offences
• To review case files and charging decisions, providing legal advice and making the final decision, based on evidence, on whether prosecutions should proceed on cases for the magistrates' and Crown Court
• To undertake advocacy in relation to serious and sensitive cases in the magistrates' courts including Youth Courts, not guilty anticipated plea court lists, and multi-day trials
• To explain our decisions clearly to stakeholders including magistrates, counsel, victims, witnesses and the police
• To work effectively as part of a multi-skilled team and maintain up-to-date knowledge of criminal offences

Skills

Criminal law experience

Advocacy

Public service commitment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Practising Certificate by 16 March 2026

Law degree / CPE or GDL

LPC or BPT

CILEx advocacy certificates

Tools

Legal research databases

Criminal procedure guidance

Job description

The Crown Prosecution Service is seeking a Senior Crown Prosecutor in London to handle complex cases, including fraud and serious offences. You will advise the police on evidence, review charging decisions, and represent the CPS in court, including magistrates' and Crown Court proceedings.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, maintain up-to-date criminal law knowledge, and progress into legal manager or crown advocate roles as you gain experience.