Full time Hybrid remote

Criminal Solicitor

eNL

South Yorkshire, S64 8EX

£55975 - £63500 per annum

Posted: 07 October 2026 (2 days ago)

Closing date: 06 November 2026

Ref: 61083625

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About the Role

This full-time, hybrid position in South Yorkshire suits a skilled Criminal Solicitor with at least two years' PQE in England and Wales. The successful candidate will retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, handling a varied and complex caseload. Comprehensive training, structured development, and ongoing support are provided by an established organisation. A competitive salary between £55,975 and £63,500 is offered, alongside an outstanding pension and genuine progression prospects. Applicants may come from defence or prosecution backgrounds, and barristers are also welcome. Strong advocacy, case management, and legal research abilities are essential for this role.

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, SHEFFIELD, £55,975 - £63,500. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Lawyer looking to retrain and develop a career in prosecutions. You will receive comprehensive training, structured development, and ongoing support from an established organisation, alongside a competitive salary, outstanding pension, and genuine opportunities for progression – JOB REF: 215305603
OVERVIEW:
• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales, with at least 2 years’ PQE in criminal law, whether gained in defence or prosecution.
• Join a highly regarded organisation and retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, gaining valuable experience across a varied and complex criminal caseload while developing specialist expertise in prosecution work.
• You will handle a broad range of criminal matters, using your advocacy, case preparation, and analytical skills to build strong cases and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of justice. With structured career progression, ongoing professional support, and comprehensive training, you will have everything you need to develop and succeed.
• The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy and case management skills, a commitment to justice and public service, and the ambition to build a rewarding long-term career in prosecutions.
• This is a rare opportunity to join a respected organisation with a strong reputation for professional development and a supportive, collaborative culture. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal lawyer looking to take their career in a new and rewarding direction.
• To find out more, contact Gemma Jones on 0113 320 0575 for a confidential discussion or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk with your CV quoting JOB REF: 215305603
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