Employment Jobs in South Yorkshire

There are 23 regulated employment law firms in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£35,000
£28,000 – £42,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£48,000
£38,000 – £58,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£65,000
£50,000 – £85,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£45,000
£35,000 – £55,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£58,000
£48,000 – £72,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£80,000
£65,000 – £104,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£21,000 – £27,000
3–5 years£30,000
£26,000 – £34,000
5+ years£32,000
£28,000 – £38,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,000 – £27,500
3–5 years£28,500
£25,500 – £33,500
5+ years£31,500
£27,500 – £36,000

Employment Firms in South Yorkshire

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

A

Arthur Jackson & Co

Rotherham

B

Banner Jones Limited

Sheffield

B

Bhayani Law Limited

Sheffield

B

Bradford & Son

Rotherham

B

Buzz Law Limited

Sheffield

D

Dawson and Burgess

Doncaster

F

Foys Solicitors

Doncaster

F

Freeths LLP

Sheffield

I

Irwin Mitchell LLP

Sheffield

J

Jones Solicitors LLP

Doncaster

L

Law Reference Point

Sheffield

M

Md Law (yorkshire) LLP

Sheffield

M

Mkb Solicitors LLP

Barnsley

S

Shoosmiths LLP

Sheffield

S

Sills & Betteridge LLP

Doncaster

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in South Yorkshire?

There are 23 regulated employment law firms in South Yorkshire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a employment solicitor in South Yorkshire?

Newly qualified employment solicitors in South Yorkshire typically earn between £35,000 and £55,000, with a mid-point around £45,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £48,000 to £72,000.

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.