Solicitor jobs in Swansea
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About the Swansea legal market
Swansea sits at the heart of its regional legal market, sitting in West Glamorgan as part of the wider Wales legal market. Our directory currently lists 51 SRA-regulated firms with offices in Swansea or the immediate area; we surface the nearest live openings below so candidates aren't left with an empty page.
- Local market: Swansea is a major UK city and a regional legal centre in its own right, set within West Glamorgan.
- Nearest hub: Swansea 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: 51 SRA-regulated firms indexed in Swansea so far, including AVERY NAYLOR LIMITED, Argutus Legal Ltd, Au Vodka Ltd.
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Solicitor salaries in Swansea
The figures below reflect typical solicitor salary bands across the Wales legal market — the regional benchmark within which Swansea firms recruit. Individual Swansea 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 Swansea role you apply to.
Wales as a legal market
Swansea 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 Swansea legal jobs
How many law firms are based in Swansea?
Our SRA-regulated directory currently lists 51 firms with offices in Swansea or the immediate area. Examples include AVERY NAYLOR LIMITED, Argutus Legal Ltd, Au Vodka Ltd, BEOR WILSON LLOYD SOLICITORS. New firms are added as we expand our West Glamorgan coverage.
What does a solicitor earn in Swansea?
Salaries in Swansea 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 Swansea roles vary based on firm size, practice area and the employer's position in the market.
Which practice areas hire most in Swansea?
The Wales market overall is strongest in commercial, real estate, family and private client work. Swansea 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 Swansea listings appear at the top of this page when openings are posted.
Do I need to live in Swansea to apply?
No. Swansea firms hire candidates from across West 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 Swansea regularly apply across the wider Wales legal market. Browse live vacancies in the surrounding area: