Employment Jobs in Kent

There are 64 regulated employment law firms in Kent 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 Kent. 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 Kent

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

A

Aletta Shaw Ltd

Bexleyheath

A

Apex Employment Solicitors Ltd

Maidstone

A

Atkins Hope Solicitors Limited

Chatham

B

Baileyfields Solicitors Limited

Tunbridge Wells

B

Beam Law Limited

Tunbridge Wells

B

Berry & Lamberts LLP

Tunbridge Wells

B

Bishop Akers LLP

Swanley

B

Bloomfield Solicitors

Erith

B

Brachers LLP

Maidstone

B

Burroughs

Maidstone

B

Burtons Solicitors Limited

Tunbridge Wells

C

Clarke Kiernan LLP

Tonbridge

C

Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

Orpington

C

Cooperburnett LLP

Tunbridge Wells

C

Cripps LLP

Tunbridge Wells

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Kent?

There are 64 regulated employment law firms in Kent on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Kent 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.