General Legal Services Jobs in Cornwall

There are 11 regulated general legal services law firms in Cornwall registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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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

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)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£25,500
£23,500 – £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

St. Austell

C

Chisholms

Wadebridge

C

Conroys Solicitors 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

Peter Peter & Wright

Bude

S

Sharp & Rimmer

Truro

W

Walters & Barbary LLP

Camborne

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 11 regulated general legal services law firms in Cornwall 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 Cornwall?

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Cornwall typically earn between £37,000 and £53,500, with a mid-point around £44,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £49,000 to £72,000.

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.

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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.