Employment Jobs in West Yorkshire

There are 59 regulated employment law firms in West 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 West 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 West Yorkshire

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

A

Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Leeds

A

Andrew Holland Law Limited

Keighley

B

Bevan Brittan LLP

Leeds

B

Blacks Solicitors LLP

Leeds

B

Blakeley Solicitors

Bradford

B

Bridge Trustees Limited

Leeds

B

Buxton Coates Solicitors Limited

Leeds

C

Cadmans Law Limited

Cleckheaton

C

Chadwick Lawrence LLP

Wakefield

C

Clarion Solicitors Limited

Leeds

C

Consilia Legal Leeds Ltd

Leeds

D

Disken & Co

Dewsbury

D

Dwf Law LLP

Leeds

E

Eaton Smith LLP

Huddersfield

E

Eatons Solicitors

Bingley

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in West Yorkshire?

There are 59 regulated employment law firms in West Yorkshire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified employment solicitors in West 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.