Solicitor jobs in Taunton
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About the Taunton legal market
Taunton has an established base of regional and high-street firms, sitting in Somerset as part of the wider South West legal market. Our directory currently lists 27 SRA-regulated firms with offices in Taunton or the immediate area; we surface the nearest live openings below so candidates aren't left with an empty page.
- Local market: Taunton is a established town with a substantial local legal market, set within Somerset.
- Nearest hub: Beyond Taunton's own high-street market, the nearest large concentration of legal employers is Bristol, which a significant proportion of Taunton solicitors target for commercial and mid-tier work.
- Firm coverage: 27 SRA-regulated firms indexed in Taunton so far, including ANDREW RUGG, Andrew Hannam, BAILHACHE LAW LIMITED.
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Solicitor salaries in Taunton
The figures below reflect typical solicitor salary bands across the South West legal market — the regional benchmark within which Taunton firms recruit. Individual Taunton 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 Taunton role you apply to.
South West as a legal market
Taunton 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 Taunton legal jobs
How many law firms are based in Taunton?
Our SRA-regulated directory currently lists 27 firms with offices in Taunton or the immediate area. Examples include ANDREW RUGG, Andrew Hannam, BAILHACHE LAW LIMITED, BOYCE & CO CRIMINAL AND MOTORING SOLICITORS. New firms are added as we expand our Somerset coverage.
What does a solicitor earn in Taunton?
Salaries in Taunton 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 Taunton roles vary based on firm size, practice area and the employer's position in the market.
Which practice areas hire most in Taunton?
The South West market overall is strongest in commercial, real estate, family and private client work. Taunton 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 Taunton listings appear at the top of this page when openings are posted.
Do I need to live in Taunton to apply?
No. Taunton firms hire candidates from across Somerset and the wider South West market, including many candidates currently based in Bristol. 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 South West towns
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