Employment Jobs in Gwent

There are 11 regulated employment law firms in Gwent 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 Gwent. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£37,000
£29,500 – £44,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£50,500
£40,000 – £61,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,500
£52,500 – £89,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£47,500
£37,000 – £58,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£61,000
£50,500 – £75,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£84,000
£68,500 – £110,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£22,000 – £28,500
3–5 years£31,500
£27,500 – £35,500
5+ years£33,500
£29,500 – £40,000

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

Employment Firms in Gwent

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

B

Bellavia & Associates LLP

Newport

E

Everett Tomlin Lloyd & Pratt

Newport

F

Fonsecalaw Limited

Ebbw Vale

G

Granville-west Chivers & Morgan

Abertillery

H

Harding Evans LLP

Newport

H

Howells Legal Limited

Newport

J

Jackson Osborne Ltd

Newport

M

Morgans

Abergavenny

P

Petersons

Newport

R

Richards Thomas LLP

Tredegar

S

Slate Legal Limited

Newport

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Gwent?

There are 11 regulated employment law firms in Gwent on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Gwent typically earn between £37,000 and £58,000, with a mid-point around £47,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £50,500 to £75,500.

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.