Criminal Law Jobs in South Glamorgan

There are 16 regulated criminal law law firms in South Glamorgan 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 South Glamorgan. 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 South Glamorgan

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

B

Blackfords LLP

Cardiff

B

Bowden Jones Ltd

Cardiff

D

Davies & Jones

Cardiff

D

De Maid Solicitors & Advocates LLP

Cardiff

D

De Maids Ltd

Cardiff

E

Evans & Co

Cardiff

G

Grech Gooden Cormack Solicitors Ltd

Cardiff

H

Huttons Law Limited

Cowbridge

M

M and M Solicitors Ltd

Cardiff

M

Martyn Prowel Ltd

Cardiff

M

McSorley Lewis Law Ltd

Cardiff

N

Neil Foley & Co

Cardiff

O

Obradovic & Co

Cardiff

P

Pure Law Criminal Defence

Cardiff

R

Richard Nelson LLP

Cardiff

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in South Glamorgan?

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

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in South Glamorgan 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.