Employment Jobs in Greater London

There are 1,005 firms practising employment law with an office in Greater London, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 644 boutique or high street, 187 mid-size, and 174 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£61,500
£49,000£73,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£82,000
£65,000£99,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£109,000
£84,500£143,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£65,500
£54,500£79,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£88,500
£72,500£106,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£123,000
£95,500£161,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£35,000
£33,000£37,500
3–5 years£39,500
£36,500£43,500
5+ years£43,000
£39,000£48,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£33,000
£32,000£35,000
3–5 years£36,000
£33,000£38,500
5+ years£38,500
£35,000£43,000

Employment Firms in Greater London

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Greater London?

There are 1,005 firms practising employment law with an office in Greater London, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 644 boutique or high street, 187 mid-size, and 174 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a employment solicitor in Greater London?

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Greater London typically earn between £49,000 and £79,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £61,500 and mid-size firms around £65,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £65,000 to £106,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £82,000 and mid-size around £88,500.

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.

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