About the Role
An experienced Criminal Lawyer with 2+ years’ PQE is sought to join a prosecutions team in Cumbria, based in Carlisle. This full-time, hybrid role offers a salary between £55,975 and £63,500. Solicitors or Barristers qualified in England & Wales, from either defence or prosecution backgrounds, will manage a varied caseload involving complex criminal matters. Comprehensive training supports the transition, with clear progression routes and ongoing professional development. Strong case management abilities and sound legal knowledge are essential. The position provides meaningful work within a supportive structure. Applications are welcome from those seeking a fresh direction in their career, with a focus on delivering justice through meticulous preparation and advocacy.
Criminal Lawyer, 2+ PQE, Carlisle, £55,975 - £63,500. Are you ready for a fresh challenge and a new direction in your career? This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Criminal Lawyer to transition into a Prosecutions role, with comprehensive training and development provided – JOB REF: 215305077
OVERVIEW:
• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practice within England & Wales, with at least two years’ PQE in criminal law - in defence or prosecution.
• You will manage a varied caseload, developing expertise in the prosecution of complex criminal matters and working on cases to make a meaningful impact. The role offers exposure to a broad range of matters, clear pathways for progression, and ongoing professional support.
• You will demonstrate strong advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills, a commitment to justice and public service, and the ambition to develop specialist technical expertise in prosecutions.
• This is a rare chance to join a respected organisation known for its structured career development programmes, and a supportive, collaborative culture. Full training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking a fresh and rewarding career direction.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Gemma Jones on 0161 850 0745 or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk 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.
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