General Legal Services Jobs in Bristol

There are 34 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Bristol, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 9 boutique or high street, 8 mid-size, and 17 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£44,000
£35,500 – £53,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£59,000
£46,500 – £71,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£78,500
£61,000 – £103,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£47,000
£39,000 – £57,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£63,500
£52,000 – £76,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£88,000
£68,500 – £115,500

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£61,000
£49,000 – £76,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£80,500
£62,500 – £106,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£115,500
£86,000 – £157,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,500
£25,000 – £28,500
3–5 years£30,000
£27,500 – £33,000
5+ years£32,500
£29,500 – £36,500

Legal Secretary / PA

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

General Legal Services Firms in Bristol

These firms are registered with the SRA for general legal services in Bristol. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Acuity Law Limited

Bristol

A

Allen Hoole Limited

Bristol

A

Amd Solicitors Limited

Bristol

A

Ashfords LLP

Bristol

B

Bevan Brittan LLP

Bristol

B

Burges Salmon LLP

Bristol

C

Clarke Willmott LLP

Bristol

C

Cms Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Bristol

C

Commons Law Community Interest Company

Also known as Commons

Bristol

D

Dac Beachcroft Claims Limited

Also known as 8 Dac Beachcroft Buildings

Bristol

D

Dac Beachcroft LLP

Bristol

D

Deloitte LLP

Bristol

D

Dlg Legal Services Limited

Bristol

E

Elizabeth Caple Law Limited

Bristol

F

Foot Anstey LLP

Bristol

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many general legal services law firms are there in Bristol?

There are 34 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Bristol, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 9 boutique or high street, 8 mid-size, and 17 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a general legal services solicitor in Bristol?

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Bristol typically earn between £35,500 and £76,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £44,000, mid-size firms around £47,000 and City or national firms around £61,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £46,500 to £106,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £59,000, mid-size around £63,500 and City or national firms around £80,500.

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.