Employment Jobs in Leicestershire

There are 62 firms practising employment law with an office in Leicestershire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 37 boutique or high street, 13 mid-size, and 12 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£43,000
£34,500 – £51,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£57,500
£45,500 – £69,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£76,500
£59,000 – £100,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£46,000
£38,000 – £55,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£62,000
£50,500 – £74,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£86,000
£67,000 – £112,500

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£57,500
£46,500 – £72,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£76,000
£59,500 – £100,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£109,500
£81,500 – £148,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,500
3–5 years£28,000
£25,500 – £30,500
5+ years£30,000
£27,500 – £33,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
5+ years£27,000
£25,000 – £30,000

Employment Firms in Leicestershire

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

A

Aa Grewal and Aggarwal Solicitors

Leicester

A

Agr Law Ltd

Leicester

A

Archer Maher Limited

Loughborough

B

Bhw Solicitors Limited

Also known as Bhw Commercial Solicitors, Bhw Conveyancing

Leicester

B

Bird Wilford and Sale Limited

Also known as Bws Law

Loughborough

B

Bond Adam Limited

Leicester

B

Bond Adams LLP

Leicester

B

Broomfields Solicitors LLP

Lutterworth

B

Brunel Solicitors

Leicester

C

Cooper Parry Law LLP

Derby

C

Crystal Law Limited

Leicester

D

Davisons Solicitors Limited

Also known as Qualitysolicitors Davisons, Jephson Legal, Dp Law

Market Harborough

D

Douglas Wemyss Solicitors LLP

Leicester

E

Edward Connor Solicitors

Market Harborough

E

Edward Hands & Lewis Limited

Also known as R a Wilkinson & Co, Marsh Brown & Co, Pricketts, Ehl Commercial, Sheltons, H Pipes & Co

Loughborough

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Leicestershire?

There are 62 firms practising employment law with an office in Leicestershire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 37 boutique or high street, 13 mid-size, and 12 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Leicestershire typically earn between £34,500 and £72,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £43,000, mid-size firms around £46,000 and City or national firms around £57,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £45,500 to £100,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £57,500, mid-size around £62,000 and City or national firms around £76,000.

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.