Criminal Law Jobs in Greater Manchester

There are 11 regulated criminal law law firms in Greater Manchester registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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)£30,000
£24,000 – £35,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£41,000
£32,500 – £49,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£55,500
£42,500 – £72,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£38,500
£30,000 – £47,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£49,500
£41,000 – £61,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,000
£55,500 – £89,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£20,500
£18,000 – £23,000
3–5 years£25,500
£22,000 – £29,000
5+ years£27,000
£24,000 – £32,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,000
£27,000 – £35,000
5+ years£33,000
£29,000 – £38,000

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.

B

Brunskill Limited

Manchester

G

Garratts

Oldham

H

Hammond Trotter Solicitors Ltd

Salford

K

Kristina Harrison Solicitors

Manchester

M

Mbc Solicitors Limited

Salford

M

McHale Legal Limited

Altrincham

R

Ralli Solicitors LLP

Manchester

R

Robert Lizar Solicitors Limited

Salford

R

Russell & Russell Solicitors LLP

Bolton

S

Southerns Solicitors Limited

Manchester

S

Stephensons Solicitors LLP

Salford

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 11 regulated criminal law law firms 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 £30,000 and £47,000, with a mid-point around £38,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £41,000 to £61,000.

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.