Employment Jobs in Greater Manchester

There are 211 firms practising employment law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 90 boutique or high street, 51 mid-size, and 70 large.

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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)£46,000
£36,500 – £55,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£61,000
£48,500 – £74,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£81,500
£63,000 – £107,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£49,000
£40,500 – £59,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£66,000
£54,000 – £79,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£91,500
£71,500 – £120,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,500 – £28,000
3–5 years£29,500
£27,000 – £32,500
5+ years£32,000
£29,000 – £36,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£24,000 – £26,500
3–5 years£26,500
£25,000 – £28,500
5+ years£28,500
£26,000 – £32,000

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.

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Aaron & Partners LLP

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Abbleys Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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Accounts and Legal Consultants Ltd

Manchester

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Adco Legal Limited

Bury

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Manchester

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Afg Law Limited

Bolton

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Agh Solicitors

Bolton

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Agi Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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Alexander Shaw Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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Allweis and Co Ltd

Salford

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Analysis Legal LLP

Stockport

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Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Manchester

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Anthony Robinson Solicitors Ltd

Altrincham

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Arch Law Limited

Manchester

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Arrow Law Limited

Manchester

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Greater Manchester?

There are 211 firms practising employment law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 90 boutique or high street, 51 mid-size, and 70 large. 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 £36,500 and £59,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £46,000 and mid-size firms around £49,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £48,500 to £79,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £61,000 and mid-size around £66,000.

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.