8 recent job listings
These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.
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From £56,250
Pay meets the salary threshold
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From £73,692
Pay meets the salary threshold
Civic Recruitment Limited, Murston
Licensed sponsor, A-rated
From £54,916
Pay meets the salary threshold
From £65,752
Pay meets the salary threshold
How many visa sponsorship jobs are there for solicitors and lawyers in the UK?
As of 5 October 2026, SkilledJobs lists 8 current vacancies for solicitors and lawyers (SOC 2412) at 5 employers holding a Skilled Worker sponsor licence on the Home Office register. GOV.UK's going rate for SOC 2412 is £51,600 a year; the general threshold is £41,700, and the higher figure generally applies. The licence is the employer's, not the vacancy's.
Figures as of Register checked
Sources: GOV.UK Skilled Worker going ratesGOV.UK Skilled Worker salary threshold
Solicitors and lawyers and the Skilled Worker route
Solicitors and lawyers (SOC 2412) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route. The published going rate for this occupation is £51,600 a year or £26.46 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full solicitors and lawyers occupation guide.