Criminal Law Jobs in Cambridgeshire

There are 28 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Cambridgeshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 15 boutique or high street, 8 mid-size, and 5 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Cambridgeshire. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£35,000
£28,000 – £42,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£46,500
£36,500 – £56,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£62,000
£48,000 – £81,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£37,000
£31,000 – £45,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£50,500
£41,000 – £60,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£69,500
£54,000 – £91,500

Non-qualified roles

These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,000 – £26,500
3–5 years£28,000
£25,500 – £30,500
5+ years£30,000
£27,500 – £33,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£25,000
£23,500 – £27,000
5+ years£27,000
£24,500 – £30,000

Criminal Law Firms in Cambridgeshire

These firms are registered with the SRA for criminal law in Cambridgeshire. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Andersons Legal Services Ltd

Also known as Andersons Solicitors

Peterborough

B

B D Solicitors Limited

Peterborough

B

Birketts LLP

Cambridge

C

Cartwright King Solicitors Ltd

Peterborough

C

Credence Law Limited

Also known as Credence Law Group

Cambridge

D

De Jure Chambers Limited

Waterbeach

F

Franklins Law Leighton Buzzard Limited

Also known as Franklins Law, Franklins Moore Terrells (fmt) Solicitors

Peterborough

H

Hunt & Coombs LLP

Peterborough

J

Jeremy Roberts & Co

Peterborough

M

M.y. Solicitors

Peterborough

M

Metcalfe Copeman & Pettefar LLP

Ely

M

Mishcon De Reya LLP

Cambridge

M

Mlc Legal Services Ltd

Also known as Mlc Legal, Mc Solicitors

Peterborough

O

Oslers

Cambridge

P

Pepperells Ltd

Peterborough

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Cambridgeshire?

There are 28 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Cambridgeshire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a criminal law solicitor in Cambridgeshire?

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Cambridgeshire typically earn between £31,000 and £45,000, with a mid-point around £37,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £41,000 to £60,500.

Where does LawBoard firm data come from?

Firm listings are sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register, which lists all authorised law firms in England and Wales. Data is updated periodically.

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Firm data sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register. Salary benchmarks are regional estimates for guidance only. Recruitment support available via RecQuest.