Intellectual Property Jobs in Cardiff

There are 8 firms practising intellectual property law with an office in Cardiff, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 1 boutique or high street, 0 mid-size, and 7 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£43,500
£35,000 – £52,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£58,000
£46,000 – £70,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£77,500
£60,000 – £101,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£46,500
£38,500 – £56,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£63,000
£51,500 – £75,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£87,000
£68,000 – £114,000

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£56,500
£45,500 – £71,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£74,500
£58,500 – £98,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£107,500
£80,000 – £145,500

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

Intellectual Property Firms in Cardiff

These firms are registered with the SRA for intellectual property in Cardiff. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Acuity Law Limited

Cardiff

B

Browne Jacobson LLP

Caerdydd

B

Burges Salmon LLP

Caerdydd

C

Cjch Limited

Also known as Cjch Legal and Compliance Services

Cardiff

D

Deloitte LLP

Cardiff

H

Hcr Legal LLP

Also known as Child and Parent Law, Hcr Wright Hassall, Wills at Work, Eagle Hr, Hcr Hewitsons, Harrison Clark Rickerbys, Hcr Legal LLP Licensing

Cardiff

L

Lewis Silkin LLP

Cardiff

P

Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP

Also known as Pwc

Cardiff

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many intellectual property law firms are there in Cardiff?

There are 8 firms practising intellectual property law with an office in Cardiff, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 1 boutique or high street, 0 mid-size, and 7 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a intellectual property solicitor in Cardiff?

Newly qualified intellectual property solicitors in Cardiff typically earn between £35,000 and £71,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £43,500, mid-size firms around £46,500 and City or national firms around £56,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £46,000 to £98,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £58,000, mid-size around £63,000 and City or national firms around £74,500.

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.