Criminal Law Jobs in Gloucestershire

There are 16 regulated criminal law law firms in Gloucestershire registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£27,500
£22,000 – £33,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£37,500
£29,500 – £45,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£51,000
£39,000 – £66,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£35,000
£27,500 – £43,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£45,500
£37,500 – £56,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£62,500
£51,000 – £82,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£19,000
£16,500 – £21,000
3–5 years£23,500
£20,500 – £26,500
5+ years£25,000
£22,000 – £29,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£22,000 – £26,500
3–5 years£27,500
£25,000 – £32,000
5+ years£30,500
£26,500 – £35,000

Criminal Law Firms in Gloucestershire

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

A

Allen Hoole Limited

Bristol

B

Burges Salmon LLP

Bristol

C

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Cheltenham

C

Christopher Davidson Solicitors LLP

Cheltenham

G

Gordon Lowe & Co Solicitors

Bristol

H

Hine Solicitors Limited

Bristol

K

Karen Todner Limited

Lechlade

M

Meyer Withey LLP

Bristol

P

Peter Balchin & Co.

Bristol

S

Simon Burn Solicitors Limited

Cheltenham

S

Star Legal Limited

Bristol

T

Thring Townsend Lee & Pembertons

Bristol

U

United in Defence Ltd

Tewksbury

W

Waf Secretaries Limited

Bristol

W

Walkers & Partners Ltd

Bristol

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Gloucestershire?

There are 16 regulated criminal law law firms in Gloucestershire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Gloucestershire typically earn between £27,500 and £43,000, with a mid-point around £35,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £37,500 to £56,500.

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.