Employment Jobs in Greater Manchester

There are 20 regulated employment 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)£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 Greater Manchester

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

A

Aubrey Isaacson Solicitors LLP

Manchester

B

Bbs Law Ltd

Manchester

B

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Manchester

C

Chambers O'neill Solicitors Ltd

Manchester

C

Clough & Willis

Bolton

C

Cook Lawyers Ltd

Manchester

D

Dla Piper Uk LLP

Manchester

D

Dwf Law LLP

Manchester

J

Johnson's Solicitors

Oldham

K

Kpmg LLP

Manchester

L

Leigh Day

Manchester

M

McHale Legal Limited

Altrincham

P

Pilgrim Hope Limited

Wigan

P

Platt & Fishwick Limited

Wigan

R

Ralli Solicitors LLP

Manchester

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Greater Manchester?

There are 20 regulated employment 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 employment solicitor in Greater Manchester?

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Greater Manchester 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.