Full time

Criminal Solicitor

eNL

London, EC4R 0BR

£61750 - £71400 per annum

Posted: 19 August 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 18 September 2026

Ref: 60698252

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About the Role

A Criminal Solicitor is sought to join a specialist Prosecutions team in London, handling a varied caseload of complex criminal matters. This full-time role, paying between £61,750 and £71,400 plus a £3,150 recruitment and retention allowance, suits a solicitor with at least two years’ PQE. You will receive structured training, ongoing professional development, and clear progression pathways within a respected organisation. The position involves managing cases from inception to conclusion, offering meaningful contribution to the delivery of justice. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong advocacy, meticulous case preparation, and a commitment to high professional standards. For further details, contact Kaye Thumpston on 0207 183 8586 or email kaye.thumpston@enllegal.co.uk, quoting job reference 5050.

Criminal Lawyer, 2+ Years’ PQE, London, £61,750 - £71,400 + £3,150 RRA. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Criminal Lawyer looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to transition into a specialist Prosecutions role. Offering comprehensive training, ongoing professional development and clear career progression, this is an ideal opportunity to build a rewarding career within a respected organisation. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye Thumpston on 0207 183 8586 or email kaye.thumpston@enllegal.co.uk with your CV. Job Ref: 5050
THE ROLE:
The appointed Criminal Lawyer will manage a varied caseload, developing specialist expertise in the prosecution of complex criminal matters and working on cases that make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of justice.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal practitioner to develop their career within a specialist Prosecutions environment. You will benefit from comprehensive training and ongoing professional support, together with exposure to a broad range of challenging and varied matters.
THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England and Wales with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in Criminal Law, gained in either defence or prosecution.
You will possess strong advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills, together with a commitment to justice and public service.
THE ORGANISATION:
This respected organisation offers a supportive working environment, structured career development programmes and comprehensive training. The role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Lawyer seeking a new direction, with ongoing professional support and clear opportunities to develop and progress.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Kaye Thumpston on 0207 183 8586 or email kaye.thumpston@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 within 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 their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.