Criminal Law Jobs in Swansea

There are 14 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Swansea, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 6 boutique or high street, 7 mid-size, and 1 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£33,500
£27,000 – £40,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£45,000
£35,500 – £54,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£60,000
£46,500 – £78,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£36,000
£30,000 – £43,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£48,500
£39,500 – £58,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£67,500
£52,500 – £88,500

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£51,500
£41,500 – £65,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£68,500
£53,500 – £90,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£98,500
£73,500 – £133,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£27,000
£24,500 – £29,500
5+ years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
5+ years£26,000
£25,000 – £29,000

Criminal Law Firms in Swansea

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

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Cjch Legal Ltd

Swansea

D

David W Harris & Co

Swansea

D

Davies and Davies Solicitors Ltd

Swansea

D

Devonald Griffiths John Limited

Also known as Wilson Devonald, Layton & Co, Wilson Devonald Griffths John Ltd, Wilson Devonald Griffiths John Limited

Swansea

D

Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd

Swansea

E

Evans, Hayes, Burnell Limited

Abertawe

G

Geh Consultants Ltd

Swansea

G

Gep Legal Limited

Swansea

G

Goldstones Limited

Swansea

G

Gomer Williams & Co Limited

Abertawe

J

Jeffreys Solicitors

Swansea

M

Morgan Laroche Limited

Also known as Morgan Laroche (practising Style for Morgan Laroche Limited )

Swansea

P

Poole Alcock LLP

Swansea

W

William Parry & Co Limited

Also known as W. Parry & Co

Swansea

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Swansea?

There are 14 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Swansea, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 6 boutique or high street, 7 mid-size, and 1 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Swansea typically earn between £27,000 and £65,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £33,500, mid-size firms around £36,000 and City or national firms around £51,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £35,500 to £90,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £45,000, mid-size around £48,500 and City or national firms around £68,500.

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.