Criminal Law Jobs in South Gloucestershire

There are 11 regulated criminal law law firms in South 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 South 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 South Gloucestershire

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

A

Allen Hoole Limited

Bristol

B

Burges Salmon LLP

Bristol

G

Gordon Lowe & Co Solicitors

Bristol

H

Hine Solicitors Limited

Bristol

M

Meyer Withey LLP

Bristol

P

Peter Balchin & Co.

Bristol

S

Star Legal Limited

Bristol

T

Thring Townsend Lee & Pembertons

Bristol

W

Waf Secretaries Limited

Bristol

W

Walkers & Partners Ltd

Bristol

W

Wards Solicitors LLP

Bristol

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 11 regulated criminal law law firms in South 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 South Gloucestershire?

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in South 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.