Employment Jobs in Kent

There are 95 firms practising employment law with an office in Kent, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 55 boutique or high street, 30 mid-size, and 10 large.

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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)£47,500
£38,000 – £56,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£63,000
£50,000 – £76,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£84,000
£65,000 – £110,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£50,500
£42,000 – £61,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£68,500
£55,500 – £82,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£94,500
£73,500 – £124,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£27,000
£25,500 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,500
£28,000 – £33,500
5+ years£33,000
£30,000 – £37,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
3–5 years£27,500
£25,500 – £29,500
5+ years£29,500
£27,000 – £33,000

Employment Firms in Kent

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

A

Achor Employment Law Consulting Limited

Tunbridge Wells

A

Afpan Edward Solicitors Ltd

Also known as Afpan Edwards Solicitors

Dartford

A

Ambassedors Limited

Also known as Envoy Solicitors

Maidstone

A

Apex Employment Solicitors Ltd

Maidstone

A

Atkins Hope Solicitors Limited

Also known as Dodd Lewis

Chatham

B

Baileyfields Solicitors Limited

Tunbridge Wells

B

Beam Law Limited

Tunbridge Wells

B

Berry & Lamberts LLP

Sevenoaks

B

Birketts LLP

Sevenoaks

B

Bishop Akers LLP

Swanley

B

Boys and Maughan LLP

Birchington

B

Brachers LLP

Maidstone

B

Browan Solicitors Limited

B

Burroughs

Maidstone

B

Burtons Solicitors Limited

Chatham

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Kent?

There are 95 firms practising employment law with an office 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 £42,000 and £61,000, with a mid-point around £50,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £55,500 to £82,000.

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.