Solicitors with UK Visa Sponsorship 2026
Skilled Worker roles at verified sponsor employers — SOC 2412
Why Solicitor sponsorship works
Magic Circle and US law firms in London are among the highest-paying visa sponsors in the UK. Trainee salaries now exceed £125,000 at US firms; newly-qualified solicitors at these firms earn £150,000+, comfortably above the Skilled Worker threshold.
Live Solicitor sponsored jobs in the UK
Top UK sponsors for Solicitors
- Clifford Chance
- Linklaters
- Allen & Overy (A&O Shearman)
- Freshfields
- Slaughter and May
- DLA Piper
- Hogan Lovells
- Eversheds Sutherland
Common hiring locations: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds.
UK certification requirements
SRA qualification (Solicitors Qualifying Examination / SQE) for UK practice. Overseas-qualified lawyers can qualify via the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) pathway.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a UK visa as a Solicitor?
Yes. Solicitor roles (SOC 2412) are eligible under the Skilled Worker route. Salary must meet the £41,700 general threshold.
Do I need a job offer before applying?
Yes — the Skilled Worker route requires a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK sponsor before you can submit your visa application. Apply to roles on this page to start that process.
How long does the visa process take?
Standard processing is 3 weeks from outside the UK, 8 weeks inside. Priority service available for ~£500 extra, reducing to 5 working days outside the UK.
Can I bring family?
Yes. Skilled Worker visa holders can bring a partner and dependent children as dependants, subject to additional financial requirements.