Employment Jobs in Surrey

There are 77 firms practising employment law with an office in Surrey, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 35 boutique or high street, 29 mid-size, and 13 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£49,500
£39,500£59,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£66,000
£52,500£80,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£88,000
£68,500£116,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£53,000
£44,000£64,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£71,500
£58,500£86,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£99,000
£77,000£130,000

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£66,000
£53,500£83,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£87,500
£68,500£115,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£126,000
£94,000£171,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£28,500
£27,000£30,500
3–5 years£32,000
£29,500£35,000
5+ years£34,500
£31,500£39,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£27,000
£25,500£28,500
3–5 years£29,000
£27,000£31,000
5+ years£31,000
£28,500£34,500

Employment Firms in Surrey

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Surrey?

There are 77 firms practising employment law with an office in Surrey, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 35 boutique or high street, 29 mid-size, and 13 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Surrey typically earn between £39,500 and £83,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £49,500, mid-size firms around £53,000 and City or national firms around £66,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £52,500 to £115,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £66,000, mid-size around £71,500 and City or national firms around £87,500.

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.

Firm data sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register. Salary benchmarks are regional estimates for guidance only. Recruitment support available via RecQuest.