Full time

Criminal Solicitor

eNL

London, EC4R 3TN

£37000 - £47000 per annum

Posted: 23 October 2026 (2 days ago)

Closing date: 22 November 2026

Ref: 61212143

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About the Role

This full-time Criminal Solicitor position in London offers a salary of £37,000 to £47,000 per annum, depending on experience. The successful candidate will manage a varied criminal defence caseload, covering matters from theft and assault to drug offences and more complex allegations. Responsibilities include attending police stations and courts, conducting Magistrates’ Court trials, and delivering confident advocacy. Applicants should have at least one year of post-qualification experience and strong communication and client-care skills. The firm provides a clear pathway towards Duty Solicitor status, alongside flexible, part-time working options, supporting genuine career progression within a growing defence team.

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 1+ PQE, LONDON, £37,000 - £47,000 DOE – Join a growing criminal defence team, managing a varied caseload, undertaking regular Magistrates’ Court advocacy, and developing your expertise. With a clear pathway towards Duty Solicitor status and flexible, part-time working options available, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career – JOB REF: 215305835
THE ROLE
Take on a varied and engaging criminal defence caseload, handling matters ranging from theft and assault to drug offences and more complex criminal allegations. You will play a hands-on role in defending clients, attending police stations and courts, conducting Magistrates’ Court trials, and delivering confident, effective advocacy. From building compelling legal arguments to providing strategic advice and guiding clients through the criminal justice process, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact while working closely with barristers and other legal professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.
THE CANDIDATE
You will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year’s PQE in criminal law and a solid grounding in criminal defence. Confident managing your own caseload and representing clients in court, you will bring strong advocacy, negotiation, and case preparation skills, alongside a commitment to delivering excellent client care and achieving the best possible outcomes. Highly organised and resilient, you will thrive under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively. Duty Solicitor accreditation is advantageous, although candidates keen to work towards qualification will also be considered.
THE FIRM
You will join a dynamic criminal defence team offering a varied caseload, regular courtroom advocacy, and the opportunity to build your expertise. With support to work towards Duty Solicitor status, develop your advocacy skills and progress your career, the role also offers part-time and flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 0207 183 8586 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 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.