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Requalification: Check SRA SQE exemptions for your jurisdiction and experience; you may only need SQE1.
Evidence: Gather proof of your rights to practise and at least two years' qualifying legal experience for any exemption.
Visa: Target firms offering Skilled Worker sponsorship.

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Does your jurisdiction qualify you for an SQE2 exemption, or will you sit both SQE1 and SQE2?
Can you evidence rights to practise plus 2+ years' legal experience?
Do you have a sponsoring firm for a Skilled Worker visa?

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Lawyer jobs in United Kingdom — questions answered

Where are lawyer jobs in United Kingdom?: International and City firms recruit foreign-qualified lawyers, but practising as a solicitor requires requalification via the SQE.
What salary range do lawyer jobs in United Kingdom pay?: Varies widely by firm and practice area; City and international firms pay at the top of the market.
Which cities hire lawyers in United Kingdom?: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh
Which employers hire lawyers in United Kingdom?: City and international law firms, In-house legal teams, Regulators and government legal services
What licence or credential do you need in United Kingdom?: To qualify as a solicitor of England and Wales you complete SQE1 and SQE2 (total assessment fee about £3,980). Foreign-qualified lawyers with rights to practise in the same areas plus at least two years' professional legal experience may be exempt from SQE2 and from the qualifying-work-experience requirement.
What work-permit / visa route applies in United Kingdom?: Skilled Worker visa with a sponsoring firm.
What language level do you need?: English to visa standard.

Good to know about Lawyer jobs in United Kingdom

Foreign-qualified lawyers are not automatically solicitors — the SQE is the route, though exemptions can reduce it to SQE1.
Many foreign lawyers work in international firms on cross-border matters without full requalification, but cannot hold out as an England-and-Wales solicitor until admitted.
The SQE2 exemption (2+ years' experience + equivalent rights) is the key time-saver for experienced foreign lawyers.
Requalification cost and time are real — factor them in before relocating.

Local job sites in United Kingdom (2)

Indeed

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Reed

reed.co.uk

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