Employment Jobs in Newport

There are 12 firms practising employment law with an office in Newport, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 5 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 1 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Newport. 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

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£55,500
£45,000 – £70,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£73,500
£57,500 – £96,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£105,500
£79,000 – £143,500

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

Employment Firms in Newport

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

B

Bellavia & Associates LLP

Newport

D

Dac Beachcroft LLP

Newport

E

Everett Tomlin Lloyd & Pratt

Newport

F

Fountain Solicitors Limited

Newport

H

Harding Evans LLP

Also known as Harding Evans Services Limited

Newport

H

Howells Legal Limited

Newport

J

Jackson Osborne Ltd

Newport

P

Petersons

Newport

R

Robertsons Legal Limited

Newport

R

Roger James Clements & Partners Limited

Newport

S

Slate Legal Limited

Newport

W

Watkins & Gunn Limited

Also known as Accident Claims Wales, University Law Solicitors

Newport

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Newport?

There are 12 firms practising employment law with an office in Newport, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 5 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 1 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Newport typically earn between £33,500 and £70,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £41,500, mid-size firms around £44,500 and City or national firms around £55,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £44,000 to £96,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £55,500, mid-size around £60,000 and City or national firms around £73,500.

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.