Employment Jobs in Cardiff

There are 52 firms practising employment law with an office in Cardiff, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 15 boutique or high street, 11 mid-size, and 26 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,500
£33,500 – £50,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,500
£44,000 – £67,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£74,000
£57,500 – £97,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£44,500
£37,000 – £53,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£60,000
£49,000 – £72,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£83,000
£64,500 – £109,000

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£22,500 – £25,500
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)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
5+ years£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000

Employment Firms in Cardiff

These firms are registered with the SRA for employment in Cardiff. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

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Acuity Law Limited

Cardiff

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Agri Advisor Legal LLP

Cardiff

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Anthony Jacobs & Co

Cardiff

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Bater Law Ltd

Cardiff

B

Berry Smith LLP

Cardiff

B

Blake Morgan LLP

Cardiff

B

Bridge Trustees Limited

Cardiff

B

Browne Jacobson LLP

Caerdydd

B

Burges Salmon LLP

Caerdydd

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Capital Law Limited

Cardiff

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Castara Law Limited

Cardiff

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Cjch Legal Ltd

Cardiff

C

Clarke Willmott LLP

Cardiff

C

Clodes Solicitors

Cardiff

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D J Murphy Solicitors

Cardiff

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Cardiff?

There are 52 firms practising employment law with an office in Cardiff on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a employment solicitor in Cardiff?

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Cardiff typically earn between £37,000 and £53,500, with a mid-point around £44,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £49,000 to £72,000.

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.