General Legal Services Jobs in Cornwall

There are 16 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Cornwall, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 11 boutique or high street, 2 mid-size, and 3 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,500
£33,000 – £49,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,000
£43,500 – £66,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£73,500
£57,000 – £96,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£44,000
£37,000 – £53,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£60,000
£49,000 – £72,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£83,000
£64,500 – £108,500

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£57,000
£46,000 – £72,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£75,500
£59,000 – £99,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£108,500
£81,000 – £147,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£23,500 – £26,500
3–5 years£28,000
£26,000 – £31,000
5+ years£30,500
£27,500 – £34,000

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£27,000
£25,000 – £30,500

General Legal Services Firms in Cornwall

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

B

Beacon Legal Ltd

Also known as Neil Gilbert Solicitor

Helston

B

Brains Solicitors

Truro

B

Busbys Solicitors Limited

Also known as Dart Legal Services, Ccj Help, Move Sure Conveyancing, Pa Claim Uk

Bude

C

Chisholms

Wadebridge

C

Conroys Solicitors LLP

Truro

D

Dl Thomas Solicitors Limited

Looe

F

Foot Anstey LLP

Truro

G

G & I Chisholm

Bodmin

J

John Boyle Solicitors Limited

Redruth

P

Parnalls Solicitors Limited

Launceston

P

Paul Finn Solicitors Limited

Bude

P

Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP

Penzance

P

Peter Peter & Wright

Bude

R

Richard Nelson LLP

Also known as Skiddaw Legal Consultancy Ltd, Keepmedriving, Aps Law Limited, Gillbanks Family Law, Medic Assistance Scheme, Lawyers Defence Group, Murdochs, Mjh Law Ltd, Murdochs Professional Discipline, Sportslaw Advice, Gail Cook Family Law, Deberne Legal Ltd, Knorpel Limited

S

Sharp & Rimmer

Truro

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 16 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Cornwall, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 11 boutique or high street, 2 mid-size, and 3 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Cornwall typically earn between £33,000 and £72,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £41,500, mid-size firms around £44,000 and City or national firms around £57,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £43,500 to £99,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £55,000, mid-size around £60,000 and City or national firms around £75,500.

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.