Solicitor jobs in Wells
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About the Wells legal market
Wells is well-served by local firms and close enough to a major centre for daily commuting, sitting in Somerset as part of the wider South West legal market. Our directory currently lists 84 SRA-regulated firms with offices in Wells or the immediate area; we surface the nearest live openings below so candidates aren't left with an empty page.
- Local market: Wells is a well-connected town with a mix of high-street firms and easy access to nearby legal hubs, set within Somerset.
- Nearest hub: Local hiring in Wells is supplemented by the much larger Bristol market — a regular destination for Wells-based candidates seeking commercial, finance or in-house work.
- Firm coverage: 84 SRA-regulated firms indexed in Wells so far, including ALW LAW LIMITED, APPLETON MASSEY, ARK DATA CENTRES LIMITED.
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Solicitor salaries in Wells
The figures below reflect typical solicitor salary bands across the South West legal market — the regional benchmark within which Wells firms recruit. Individual Wells 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 Wells role you apply to.
South West as a legal market
Wells 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 Wells legal jobs
How many law firms are based in Wells?
Our SRA-regulated directory currently lists 84 firms with offices in Wells or the immediate area. Examples include ALW LAW LIMITED, APPLETON MASSEY, ARK DATA CENTRES LIMITED, Achor Employment Law Consulting Limited. New firms are added as we expand our Somerset coverage.
What does a solicitor earn in Wells?
Salaries in Wells 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 Wells roles vary based on firm size, practice area and the employer's position in the market.
Which practice areas hire most in Wells?
The South West market overall is strongest in commercial, real estate, family and private client work. Wells 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 Wells listings appear at the top of this page when openings are posted.
Do I need to live in Wells to apply?
No. Wells 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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