Solicitor jobs in Braintree
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About the Braintree legal market
Braintree combines a base of high-street firms with strong commuter links to nearby legal hubs, sitting in Essex as part of the wider East of England legal market. Our directory currently lists 5 SRA-regulated firms with offices in Braintree or the immediate area; we surface the nearest live openings below so candidates aren't left with an empty page.
- Local market: Braintree is a well-connected town with a mix of high-street firms and easy access to nearby legal hubs, set within Essex.
- Nearest hub: Braintree candidates frequently apply across both the local market and the wider Chelmsford legal scene; the two markets share talent and many firms recruit from the same applicant pool.
- Firm coverage: 5 SRA-regulated firms indexed in Braintree so far, including ABS SOLICITORS LLP, BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL, CUNNINGTONS LLP.
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Solicitor salaries in Braintree
The figures below reflect typical solicitor salary bands across the East of England legal market — the regional benchmark within which Braintree firms recruit. Individual Braintree roles will sit within these bands depending on firm size, practice area and the specific employer; central-East of England firms typically pay at the upper end, with smaller high-street and regional practices closer to the lower end.
| PQE / Role | East of England typical range |
|---|---|
| Newly qualified (NQ) | £45,000 – £62,000 |
| 2–4 PQE | £62,000 – £85,000 |
| 5+ PQE / Senior Associate | £85,000 – £125,000 |
| Partner / Equity Partner | £115,000 – £190,000 |
Salary bands reflect typical East of England regional ranges as of 2026. Bands are indicative — your specific offer will depend on the firm, practice area, prior PQE-relevant experience and the specific Braintree role you apply to.
East of England as a legal market
Braintree sits within East of England, which is a quietly significant legal market shaped by Cambridge's tech and life-sciences cluster, Norwich's regional commercial firms, and the strong commuter belt feeding the City of London. Practice areas hiring most tend to be commercial, IP, real estate and private client.
Frequently asked questions about Braintree legal jobs
How many law firms are based in Braintree?
Our SRA-regulated directory currently lists 5 firms with offices in Braintree or the immediate area. Examples include ABS SOLICITORS LLP, BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL, CUNNINGTONS LLP, Colin Pace. New firms are added as we expand our Essex coverage.
What does a solicitor earn in Braintree?
Salaries in Braintree typically follow the wider East of England market: roughly £45,000 – £62,000 for newly qualified solicitors, £62,000 – £85,000 at 2–4 PQE, and £85,000 – £125,000 at senior associate level. Partner earnings sit in the £115,000 – £190,000 range. Specific Braintree roles vary based on firm size, practice area and the employer's position in the market.
Which practice areas hire most in Braintree?
The East of England market overall is strongest in commercial, real estate, family and private client work. Braintree specifically depends on the size and specialism of the firms based locally — smaller towns lean toward residential conveyancing, family and wills, while larger centres add commercial, employment and dispute resolution. Live Braintree listings appear at the top of this page when openings are posted.
Do I need to live in Braintree to apply?
No. Braintree firms hire candidates from across Essex and the wider East of England market, including many candidates currently based in Chelmsford. Hybrid working is now standard at most firms, so as long as you can attend the office on agreed days, applying from a nearby town is normal practice.
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Solicitor jobs in nearby East of England towns
Candidates based in Braintree regularly apply across the wider East of England legal market. Browse live vacancies in the surrounding area: