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?

"The people in the firm are really great to work with." ((in 5 reviews)); "You always have direct access and even if you've never spoken to them before, everyone is friendly and helpful." ((in 4 reviews)); "Unlimited holiday is a plus" ((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))

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 4 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (43 reviews)

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

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.

5.0

15 Sept 2024

Ok

Litigation executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Ok will never set the world alight

Cons

Progression limited your face has to fit

5.0

9 Sept 2024

Fab employer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Trust employees, no micro management Staff wellbeing focus Great benefits, PTO, annual bonus

Cons

Limited feedback from management regarding objectives

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Jobs at Ashtons Legal

Bookkeeper - Private Client - Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds, England

GBP 24K - GBP 27K /yr

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Employment Partner - Ipswich

Ipswich, England

GBP 24K - GBP 39K /yr

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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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Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE) - Ipswich

Ipswich, England

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