Employment Jobs in Derbyshire

There are 24 regulated employment law firms in Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire. 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 Derbyshire

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

A

Alexander & Co. Solicitors LLP

Derby

A

Anderson Partnership Solicitors

Chesterfield

A

Aspinall Wright Limited

Glossop

B

Banner Jones Limited

Chesterfield

B

Bhatia Best Limited

Derby

B

Brm Law Limited

Chesterfield

C

Chafes Hague Lambert LLP

High Peak

C

Cleaver Thompson Limited

Alfreton

D

Davis Blank Furniss LLP

E

Edward Hands & Lewis Limited

Melbourne

E

Ellis-fermor & Negus Limited

Ripley

F

F E C Moffat Limited

Derby

F

Flint Bishop Limited

Derby

F

Foys Solicitors

Chesterfield

G

Geldards LLP

Derby

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Derbyshire?

There are 24 regulated employment law firms in Derbyshire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Derbyshire 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.