Criminal Law Jobs in Leicestershire

There are 22 regulated criminal law law firms in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£30,000
£24,000 – £35,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£41,000
£32,500 – £49,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£55,500
£42,500 – £72,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£38,500
£30,000 – £47,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£49,500
£41,000 – £61,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,000
£55,500 – £89,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£20,500
£18,000 – £23,000
3–5 years£25,500
£22,000 – £29,000
5+ years£27,000
£24,000 – £32,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,000
£27,000 – £35,000
5+ years£33,000
£29,000 – £38,000

Criminal Law Firms in Leicestershire

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

A

Archer Maher Limited

Leicester

A

Asr Advantage Law Limited

Hinckley

B

Black & Co Legal Services Limited

Earl Shilton

B

Bond Adam Limited

Leicester

C

City Criminal Lawyers Ltd

Leicester

D

Dodds Solicitors LLP

Leicester

H

Hcb Solicitors Ltd

Leicester

H

Headleys

Lutterworth

K

K a McCole Limited

Hinckley

K

Klarks Law Ltd

Leicester

L

Louis Kennedy Solicitors Ltd

Leicester

M

Mander Cruickshank Solicitors LLP

Coalville

O

Oliver D'sa

Leicester

O

Olwen M Davies Ltd

Leicester

P

Parity Legal Limited

Leicester

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Leicestershire?

There are 22 regulated criminal law law firms in Leicestershire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Leicestershire typically earn between £30,000 and £47,000, with a mid-point around £38,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £41,000 to £61,000.

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.