Are you a talented criminal lawyer looking for the next step in your career? The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting qualified barristers and solicitors across England and Wales.
The role
As a Senior Crown Prosecutor, you deliver justice in some of the most complex and challenging cases – from fraud and firearms to public order and corporate manslaughter. Your role is largely office-based, reviewing evidence and charging decisions for cases appearing in the magistrates’ and Crown Court. You provide legal advice and explain our decisions to criminal justice partners and victims of crime, helping to maintain public confidence in our work.
Your skills and experience
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales
- have a minimum of 12 months’ criminal law experience, or demonstrable experience of managing sensitive and complex cases
- demonstrate your commitment to public service, making a difference to the communities we serve and our Crown Prosecution Service values
- be focused on personal development and career progression
The benefits
At the Crown Prosecution Service, we pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees’ needs are central. We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance. We also offer a range of benefits including:
- flexible and family-friendly working
- Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
- 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- an extra privilege day for the King’s birthday
- £350 a year individual learning budget
- wellbeing support and counselling
- Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts.
Who we are
At the Crown Prosecution Service, we are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales, the nature and diversity of cases we advise on and prosecute means our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the upmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.
More opportunities
If the timing isn’t right for you, we’re running additional Crown Prosecutor and Senior Crown Prosecutor recruitment between now and the end of the year. The next planned application windows are:
- 12 to 21 October 2026
- 2 to 11 November 2026
Do you want to make a real difference in society, helping us to secure justice for victims of crime?
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