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

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£53,500
£43,000 – £67,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£70,500
£55,000 – £93,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£101,500
£76,000 – £138,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

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

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, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 15 boutique or high street, 8 mid-size, and 5 large. 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 £28,000 and £67,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £35,000, mid-size firms around £37,000 and City or national firms around £53,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £36,500 to £93,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £46,500, mid-size around £50,500 and City or national firms around £70,500.

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.