Employment Jobs in West Yorkshire

There are 129 firms practising employment law with an office in West Yorkshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 48 boutique or high street, 27 mid-size, and 54 large.

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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)£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 West Yorkshire

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

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Leeds

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Addlestone Keane Limited

Leeds

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Alt-legal Limited

Wetherby

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Andrew Holland Law Limited

Keighley

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Aptus Legal Ltd

Leeds

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Arch Law Limited

Leeds

A

Ashtons Legal LLP

Also known as Heslop and Platt

Leeds

A

Atkinson Firth Solicitors Limited

Shipley

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Avery & Walters Limited

Also known as Avery Walters Solicitors

Leeds

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Bevan Brittan LLP

Leeds

B

Blacks Solicitors LLP

Also known as Blacks Connect

Leeds

B

Blakeley Solicitors

Bradford

B

Brabners LLP

Leeds

B

Bridge Trustees Limited

Leeds

B

Buxton Coates Solicitors Limited

Also known as Fta Law

Leeds

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in West Yorkshire?

There are 129 firms practising employment law with an office 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 £40,500 and £59,000, with a mid-point around £49,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £54,000 to £79,500.

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.