Criminal Law Jobs in London

There are 57 regulated criminal law law firms in London 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 London. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£37,000
£30,000£44,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£51,000
£40,500£61,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£69,000
£53,000£90,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£48,000
£37,000£58,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£61,500
£51,000£76,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£85,000
£69,000£111,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£22,500£28,500
3–5 years£32,000
£27,500£36,000
5+ years£34,000
£30,000£40,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£32,500
£30,000£36,500
3–5 years£37,500
£34,000£44,000
5+ years£41,500
£36,500£47,500

Criminal Law Firms in London

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in London?

There are 57 regulated criminal law law firms in London on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in London typically earn between £37,000 and £58,500, with a mid-point around £48,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £51,000 to £76,500.

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.

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