Apply to become a legal manager

Join the Crown Prosecution Service and have a future that matters.

Applications open 28 January 2025.

Why the Crown Prosecution Service?

We protect the public by prosecuting the right person for the right offence. We’re independent and we make our decisions fairly and objectively by following our Code for Crown Prosecutors.

Advise and guide on complex legal cases

Choose from vacancies across England and Wales

Benefit from 40% office-based working

Contribute to strategic planning and policy making

Get 25 days a year annual leave, 30 days after 5 years

Gain a contributory pension of up to 28.9%

Why you?

Are you an experienced lawyer wanting to move into leadership and management?
We're recruiting legal managers to join our teams across England and Wales.

Hear from Sudara, a legal manager. 'One of the main things I really love about working here is my team.'

Hear about Neil's role which is more managerial and less advocacy. 'I like the fact that you can have a positive impact on people's lives.'

Why you should consider us

You have job satisfaction working for the Crown Prosecution Service. We look after your wellbeing, offering flexibility and family friendly working for a good work-life balance. We also provide a competitive contributory pension.

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·      Lead a team of lawyers and caseworkers in prosecuting criminal cases. Provide support, guidance and direction to your team and contribute to strategic planning and policy making.

Applications open 28 January 2025.

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