Solicitor jobs in Exeter
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About the Exeter legal market
Exeter offers a varied mix of legal employers within easy reach, sitting in Devon as part of the wider South West legal market. Our directory currently lists 72 SRA-regulated firms with offices in Exeter or the immediate area; we surface the nearest live openings below so candidates aren't left with an empty page.
- Local market: Exeter is a established town with a substantial local legal market, set within Devon.
- Nearest hub: Exeter is itself the dominant legal hub for South West, with national and regional firms both headquartered in the city and operating major offices here.
- Firm coverage: 72 SRA-regulated firms indexed in Exeter so far, including ACKLAND HILL PAPENFUS SOLICITORS LIMITED, ASHFORDS LLP, BAY TREE SOLICITORS LTD.
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Solicitor salaries in Exeter
The figures below reflect typical solicitor salary bands across the South West legal market — the regional benchmark within which Exeter firms recruit. Individual Exeter roles will sit within these bands depending on firm size, practice area and the specific employer; central-South West firms typically pay at the upper end, with smaller high-street and regional practices closer to the lower end.
| PQE / Role | South West typical range |
|---|---|
| Newly qualified (NQ) | £42,000 – £58,000 |
| 2–4 PQE | £58,000 – £80,000 |
| 5+ PQE / Senior Associate | £80,000 – £115,000 |
| Partner / Equity Partner | £110,000 – £180,000 |
Salary bands reflect typical South West 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 Exeter role you apply to.
South West as a legal market
Exeter sits within South West, which is centred on Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth, with Bristol home to several top-100 UK firms and major insurer headquarters. The market favours commercial, real estate, professional indemnity and family work; smaller market towns rely on high-street firms for residential conveyancing, wills and family.
Frequently asked questions about Exeter legal jobs
How many law firms are based in Exeter?
Our SRA-regulated directory currently lists 72 firms with offices in Exeter or the immediate area. Examples include ACKLAND HILL PAPENFUS SOLICITORS LIMITED, ASHFORDS LLP, BAY TREE SOLICITORS LTD, BOYLE TRICKS LEONARD LIMITED. New firms are added as we expand our Devon coverage.
What does a solicitor earn in Exeter?
Salaries in Exeter typically follow the wider South West market: roughly £42,000 – £58,000 for newly qualified solicitors, £58,000 – £80,000 at 2–4 PQE, and £80,000 – £115,000 at senior associate level. Partner earnings sit in the £110,000 – £180,000 range. Specific Exeter roles vary based on firm size, practice area and the employer's position in the market.
Which practice areas hire most in Exeter?
The South West market overall is strongest in commercial, real estate, family and private client work. Exeter 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 Exeter listings appear at the top of this page when openings are posted.
Do I need to live in Exeter to apply?
No. Exeter firms hire candidates from across Devon and the wider South West 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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