Employment Jobs in West Midlands

There are 180 firms practising employment law with an office in West Midlands, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 90 boutique or high street, 31 mid-size, and 59 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£45,000
£36,000 – £54,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£60,000
£47,500 – £72,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£80,000
£62,000 – £104,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£48,000
£40,000 – £58,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£65,000
£53,000 – £78,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£90,000
£70,000 – £117,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,000 – £27,500
3–5 years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,000
5+ years£31,500
£28,500 – £35,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£26,000
£24,500 – £28,000
5+ years£28,000
£25,500 – £31,500

Employment Firms in West Midlands

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

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Abbott Solicitors LLP

Birmingham

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Aequus Solicitors Ltd

Wolverhampton

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Alan Jones Limited

Nr Meriden

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Aml Dispute Resolution Ltd

Also known as Aml Legal

Dudley

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Angels Solicitors LLP

Coventry

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Ansons Solicitors Limited

Sutton Coldfield

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Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Wolverhampton

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Arch Law Limited

Birmingham

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Askews Legal LLP

Also known as Debt-claims Solicitors

Coventry

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Aspect Law Limited

Birmingham

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Averta Employment Lawyers LLP

Solihull

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Bailey Wright & Co

Birmingham

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Band Hatton Button LLP

Coventry

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Bassi Solicitors Limited

Birmingham

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Bes Legal Limited

Birmingham

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in West Midlands?

There are 180 firms practising employment law with an office in West Midlands on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a employment solicitor in West Midlands?

Newly qualified employment solicitors in West Midlands typically earn between £40,000 and £58,000, with a mid-point around £48,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £53,000 to £78,000.

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.