Solicitor jobs in Cardiff
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About the Cardiff legal market
Cardiff is one of the UK's principal legal centres, sitting in South Glamorgan as part of the wider Wales legal market. Our directory currently lists 100 SRA-regulated firms with offices in Cardiff or the immediate area; we surface the nearest live openings below so candidates aren't left with an empty page.
- Local market: Cardiff is a major UK city and a regional legal centre in its own right, set within South Glamorgan.
- Nearest hub: Cardiff is itself the dominant legal hub for Wales, with national and regional firms both headquartered in the city and operating major offices here.
- Firm coverage: 100 SRA-regulated firms indexed in Cardiff so far, including A.G. LUCAS AND CO, ACUITY LAW GROUP LIMITED, ACUITY LAW LIMITED.
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Solicitor salaries in Cardiff
The figures below reflect typical solicitor salary bands across the Wales legal market — the regional benchmark within which Cardiff firms recruit. Individual Cardiff roles will sit within these bands depending on firm size, practice area and the specific employer; central-Wales firms typically pay at the upper end, with smaller high-street and regional practices closer to the lower end.
| PQE / Role | Wales typical range |
|---|---|
| Newly qualified (NQ) | £40,000 – £52,000 |
| 2–4 PQE | £52,000 – £75,000 |
| 5+ PQE / Senior Associate | £75,000 – £105,000 |
| Partner / Equity Partner | £100,000 – £155,000 |
Salary bands reflect typical Wales 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 Cardiff role you apply to.
Wales as a legal market
Cardiff sits within Wales, which is centred on Cardiff, with Swansea and Newport as secondary markets. Welsh devolution has created strong public law, regulatory and commercial work, alongside the standard mix of property, family and personal injury at high-street level.
Frequently asked questions about Cardiff legal jobs
How many law firms are based in Cardiff?
Our SRA-regulated directory currently lists 100 firms with offices in Cardiff or the immediate area. Examples include A.G. LUCAS AND CO, ACUITY LAW GROUP LIMITED, ACUITY LAW LIMITED, ADAM KHATTAK IMMIGRATION SOLICITORS. New firms are added as we expand our South Glamorgan coverage.
What does a solicitor earn in Cardiff?
Salaries in Cardiff typically follow the wider Wales market: roughly £40,000 – £52,000 for newly qualified solicitors, £52,000 – £75,000 at 2–4 PQE, and £75,000 – £105,000 at senior associate level. Partner earnings sit in the £100,000 – £155,000 range. Specific Cardiff roles vary based on firm size, practice area and the employer's position in the market.
Which practice areas hire most in Cardiff?
The Wales market overall is strongest in commercial, real estate, family and private client work. Cardiff 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 Cardiff listings appear at the top of this page when openings are posted.
Do I need to live in Cardiff to apply?
No. Cardiff firms hire candidates from across South Glamorgan and the wider Wales market. 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 Wales towns
Candidates based in Cardiff regularly apply across the wider Wales legal market. Browse live vacancies in the surrounding area: