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Criminal Solicitor (Proceeds of Crime)

eNL

Greater Manchester, M25 9QZ

£55975 - £63500 per annum

Posted: 11 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 11 October 2026

Ref: 60884975

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About the Role

A Criminal Solicitor (Proceeds of Crime) is sought for a specialist prosecution team based in Greater Manchester. This permanent post, offering £55,975 to £63,500, suits a lawyer with four or more years' post-qualification experience. Duties include advising on asset restraint, confiscation and enforcement connected to serious criminal activity, reviewing evidence, guiding charging decisions and shaping case strategy alongside police and Criminal Justice Service partners. Full-time, part-time and hybrid arrangements are available. Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical ability, sound judgement, clear communication and confident advocacy. The position calls for someone capable of managing sensitive investigations and delivering dependable legal advice within a collaborative setting.

Criminal Solicitor (Proceeds of Crime) – Manchester, 4+ PQE, £55,975 - £63,500. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to join a highly specialist prosecution team, handling complex and sensitive criminal and proceeds of crime matters. This is a unique opportunity to provide expert legal advice, influence case strategy and make a real impact across challenging investigations and prosecutions – JOB REF: 215305353
THE ROLE:
You will advise on complex proceeds of crime matters, including asset restraint, confiscation and enforcement linked to serious criminal activity, while working closely with the police and wider Criminal Justice Service partners to review evidence, advise on charging decisions and shape case strategy. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to provide expert legal input and manage challenging casework within a highly regarded organisation.
Managing cases through the prosecution process, you will make charging decisions, advise on disclosure and evidential matters, prepare legal documentation and present serious and sensitive cases, with opportunities for advocacy and responsibility for key decisions on bail, pleas and discontinuance.
THE CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will be a UK-qualified Solicitor or Barrister with at least 4 years’ PQE and strong criminal law experience, ideally including exposure to proceeds of crime, asset recovery or financial investigations. You will be confident interpreting and applying legislation and case law, exercising sound judgement and making effective decisions across a varied and complex caseload.
ON OFFER:
Excellent salary and benefits package, alongside a generous pension, first-class training and support, and clear opportunities for career progression. You’ll also have the chance to work on high-profile, complex criminal casework within a specialist and highly regarded organisation.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Kaye Thumpston on 0161 850 0745 or email kaye.thumpston@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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