Intellectual Property Jobs in West Midlands

There are 16 regulated intellectual property law firms in West Midlands 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 Midlands. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£34,500
£27,500 – £41,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£47,000
£37,000 – £57,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£63,500
£49,000 – £83,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£44,000
£34,500 – £54,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£57,000
£47,000 – £70,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£78,500
£63,500 – £103,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£20,500 – £26,500
3–5 years£29,500
£25,500 – £33,500
5+ years£31,500
£27,500 – £37,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,000
£27,000 – £35,000
5+ years£33,000
£29,000 – £38,000

Intellectual Property Firms in West Midlands

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

B

Band Hatton Button LLP

Coventry

C

Codified Legal Limited

Birmingham

D

Devonshire Trustees Limited

Birmingham

D

Dla Piper Uk LLP

Birmingham

F

Freeths LLP

Birmingham

G

Gateley PLC

Birmingham

G

Godwin-austen Ltd

Birmingham

G

Gowling Wlg (uk) LLP

Birmingham

P

Pinsent Masons LLP

Birmingham

R

Roedl Legal Limited

Birmingham

S

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Birmingham

S

Smith & Wells

Coventry

S

Squire Patton Boggs (uk) LLP

Birmingham

S

Squire Patton Boggs Directors Limited

Birmingham

S

Squire Patton Boggs Secretaries Limited

Birmingham

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many intellectual property law firms are there in West Midlands?

There are 16 regulated intellectual property law firms in West Midlands on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified intellectual property solicitors in West Midlands typically earn between £34,500 and £54,000, with a mid-point around £44,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £47,000 to £70,500.

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.