Corporate Law (Private Companies) Jobs in Dorset

There are 30 firms practising corporate law (private companies) law with an office in Dorset, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 12 boutique or high street, 11 mid-size, and 7 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£49,000
£39,500£59,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£65,500
£52,000£79,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£87,500
£67,500£114,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£52,500
£43,500£63,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£71,000
£58,000£85,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£98,500
£76,500£129,000

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,000£27,500
3–5 years£29,000
£26,500£32,000
5+ years£31,500
£28,500£35,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500£26,000
3–5 years£26,000
£24,500£28,000
5+ years£28,000
£25,500£31,500

Corporate Law (Private Companies) Firms in Dorset

These firms are registered with the SRA for corporate law (private companies) in Dorset. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many corporate law (private companies) law firms are there in Dorset?

There are 30 firms practising corporate law (private companies) law with an office in Dorset, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 12 boutique or high street, 11 mid-size, and 7 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a corporate law (private companies) solicitor in Dorset?

Newly qualified corporate law (private companies) solicitors in Dorset typically earn between £39,500 and £63,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £49,000 and mid-size firms around £52,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £52,000 to £85,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £65,500 and mid-size around £71,000.

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.

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