Does Ashtons Legal pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ashtons Legal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ashtons Legal. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ashtons Legal?

68% of Ashtons Legal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ashtons Legal 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ashtons Legal?

Paralegal (3) , Administrative (2) , Legal PA (2) , Solicitor (2)

What are the pros of working at Ashtons Legal according to real employee reviews?

"You always have direct access and even if you've never spoken to them before, everyone is friendly and helpful." ((in 4 reviews)); "Most people are approachable and friendly and as it’s a smaller firm you can speak to a lot of people and get to know them." ((in 4 reviews)); "The management of the firm is excellent with clear strategies for each department and there are 4 core values which are embedded in the business." ((in 3 reviews)); "Good culture and vision from the top" ((in 3 reviews)); "Unlimited holiday is a plus" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ashtons Legal according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is awful and seems to be completely made up depending on who you are and whether you’re a ‘favourite’." ((in 6 reviews)); "No bonus scheme, salary is awful and completely differs from person to person even when doing the same job." ((in 3 reviews))

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Ashtons Legal Reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(43 total reviews)

James Tarling

58% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture and values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Diversity and inclusion

Ashtons Legal has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 43 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ashtons Legal employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

43 reviews

1.0

24 Jan 2026

Why don't Ashtons Legal give an indication of salary in job adverts?

Paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Some very friendly, supportive colleagues

Cons

Comparatively low pay which doesn't align with demanding workload

5.0

4 Jan 2026

Great firm and culture

Solicitor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good quality work and clients

Cons

Career development is well structured but could occur quicker.

4.0

4 Dec 2025

Good company

Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits, team outings and training

Cons

I don't have any to report.

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Jobs at Ashtons Legal

Client Support Coordinator - Residential Conveyancing, Norwich (office based role)

Norwich, England

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Private Client Solicitor/Associate or Legal Executive (5+ PQE) – Cambridge

Cambridge, East of England, England

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Commercial Property Solicitor (Residential Development) - Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds, England

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Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE) - Norwich

Norwich, England

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Employment Partner - Ipswich