Employment Jobs in Cleveland

There are 11 regulated employment law firms in Cleveland 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 Cleveland. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£37,000
£29,500 – £44,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£50,500
£40,000 – £61,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,500
£52,500 – £89,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£47,500
£37,000 – £58,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£61,000
£50,500 – £75,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£84,000
£68,500 – £110,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£22,000 – £28,500
3–5 years£31,500
£27,500 – £35,500
5+ years£33,500
£29,500 – £40,000

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

Employment Firms in Cleveland

These firms are registered with the SRA for employment in Cleveland. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Askews Solicitors Limited

Middlesbrough

H

Hewitts

Stockton-on-tees

I

Irwin Mitchell LLP

Middlesbrough

J

Jacksons Commercial & Private Law LLP

Stockton-on-tees

M

MacKs Solicitors Limited

Middlesbrough

M

Meikles Solicitors LLP

Stockton-on-tees

N

Newbys

Stockton-on-tees

P

Punch Robson

Stockton on Tees

R

R Bell & Son

Hartlepool

R

Richard J Knaggs & Co LLP

Redcar

T

Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP

Hartlepool

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Cleveland?

There are 11 regulated employment law firms in Cleveland on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a employment solicitor in Cleveland?

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Cleveland typically earn between £37,000 and £58,000, with a mid-point around £47,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £50,500 to £75,500.

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.