Criminal Law Jobs in Greater Manchester

There are 157 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 100 boutique or high street, 35 mid-size, and 22 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Greater Manchester. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£37,000
£29,500 – £44,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£49,500
£39,000 – £60,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£66,000
£51,000 – £86,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£39,500
£33,000 – £48,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£53,500
£43,500 – £64,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£74,000
£57,500 – £97,500

Non-qualified roles

These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,500 – £28,000
3–5 years£29,500
£27,000 – £32,500
5+ years£32,000
£29,000 – £36,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£24,000 – £26,500
3–5 years£26,500
£25,000 – £28,500
5+ years£28,500
£26,000 – £32,000

Criminal Law Firms in Greater Manchester

These firms are registered with the SRA for criminal law in Greater Manchester. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

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3d Solicitors Ltd.

Manchester

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7 Law Solicitors

Manchester

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Abbey Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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Abr Solicitors Limited

Also known as Clarion Advocates

Manchester

A

Adco Legal Limited

Bury

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Adonai Beulah Solicitors Limited

Also known as Ab James Solicitors

Manchester

A

Agh Solicitors

Bolton

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Agi Criminal Solicitors Limited

Manchester

A

Albright Kendrick Law Limited

Salford

A

Alexander Shaw Solicitors Limited

Manchester

A

Allweis and Co Ltd

Salford

A

Angela Taylor Criminal Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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Antony Hodari Holdings Limited

Also known as Tenants Repair Services, Social Housing Problems, Housing Disrepair Claims, The Hdr Experts, Disrepair Housing, Tenants Repairs, Antony Hodari Solicitors

Manchester

A

Arrow Law Limited

Manchester

A

Ashcott Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Greater Manchester?

There are 157 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Greater Manchester on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a criminal law solicitor in Greater Manchester?

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Greater Manchester typically earn between £33,000 and £48,000, with a mid-point around £39,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £43,500 to £64,500.

Where does LawBoard firm data come from?

Firm listings are sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register, which lists all authorised law firms in England and Wales. Data is updated periodically.

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Firm data sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register. Salary benchmarks are regional estimates for guidance only. Recruitment support available via RecQuest.