General Legal Services Jobs in Cardiff

There are 27 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Cardiff, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 6 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 15 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)£39,500
£31,500 – £47,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£53,000
£42,000 – £64,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£70,500
£54,500 – £92,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£42,000
£35,000 – £51,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£57,000
£46,500 – £68,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£79,000
£61,500 – £104,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£22,500 – £25,500
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)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
5+ years£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000

General Legal Services Firms in Cardiff

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

A

Acuity Law Limited

Cardiff

A

Agri Advisor Legal LLP

Cardiff

B

Blake Morgan LLP

Cardiff

B

Browne Jacobson LLP

Caerdydd

B

Burges Salmon LLP

Caerdydd

C

Capital Law Limited

Cardiff

C

Clarke Willmott LLP

Cardiff

C

Clements & Co Solicitors Limited

Cardiff

C

Clodes Solicitors

Cardiff

D

D J Murphy Solicitors

Cardiff

D

Deloitte LLP

Cardiff

D

Dolmans

Cardiff

H

Harding Evans LLP

Also known as Harding Evans Services Limited

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

H

Hf Limited

Cardiff

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 27 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Cardiff on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Cardiff typically earn between £35,000 and £51,000, with a mid-point around £42,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £46,500 to £68,500.

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.