Solicitor jobs in Paignton
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About the Paignton legal market
Paignton is well-served by local firms and close enough to a major centre for daily commuting, sitting in Devon as part of the wider South West legal market. Our directory currently lists 3 SRA-regulated firms with offices in Paignton or the immediate area; we surface the nearest live openings below so candidates aren't left with an empty page.
- Local market: Paignton is a well-connected town with a mix of high-street firms and easy access to nearby legal hubs, set within Devon.
- Nearest hub: Paignton candidates frequently apply across both the local market and the wider Exeter legal scene; the two markets share talent and many firms recruit from the same applicant pool.
- Firm coverage: 3 SRA-regulated firms indexed in Paignton so far, including KNAPMAN & CO, LISTER LANGLEY LIMITED, ROGER RICHARDS SOLICITORS.
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Solicitor salaries in Paignton
The figures below reflect typical solicitor salary bands across the South West legal market — the regional benchmark within which Paignton firms recruit. Individual Paignton 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 Paignton role you apply to.
South West as a legal market
Paignton 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 Paignton legal jobs
How many law firms are based in Paignton?
Our SRA-regulated directory currently lists 3 firms with offices in Paignton or the immediate area. Examples include KNAPMAN & CO, LISTER LANGLEY LIMITED, ROGER RICHARDS SOLICITORS. New firms are added as we expand our Devon coverage.
What does a solicitor earn in Paignton?
Salaries in Paignton 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 Paignton roles vary based on firm size, practice area and the employer's position in the market.
Which practice areas hire most in Paignton?
The South West market overall is strongest in commercial, real estate, family and private client work. Paignton 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 Paignton listings appear at the top of this page when openings are posted.
Do I need to live in Paignton to apply?
No. Paignton firms hire candidates from across Devon and the wider South West market, including many candidates currently based in Exeter. 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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