Mental Health Jobs in Greater Manchester

There are 19 firms practising mental health law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 6 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 7 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£39,500
£31,500 – £47,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£52,500
£41,500 – £63,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£70,000
£54,000 – £91,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£42,000
£35,000 – £50,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£56,500
£46,500 – £68,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£78,500
£61,000 – £103,000

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£58,000
£47,000 – £73,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£77,000
£60,000 – £101,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£110,500
£82,500 – £150,000

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

Mental Health Firms in Greater Manchester

These firms are registered with the SRA for mental health in Greater Manchester. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Agi Criminal Solicitors Limited

Manchester

A

Alfred Newton Solicitors

Stalybridge

B

Bison Solicitors Limited

Also known as Alpha Law

Oldham

C

Cartwright King Solicitors Ltd

Manchester

C

Clifford Johnston & Co Limited

Manchester

E

Emg Solicitors Limited

Manchester

G

Garratts

Ashton-under-lyne

H

Hill Dickinson LLP

Manchester

I

Irwin Mitchell LLP

Manchester

J

Jmw Solicitors LLP

Manchester

J

John Black Solicitors Limited

Manchester

M

Market Street Law Limited

Also known as Northern Law Solicitors, Rossendale Law

Oldham

M

Mills & Reeve LLP

Manchester

R

Reeds Solicitors LLP

Manchester

R

Robert Lizar Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mental health law firms are there in Greater Manchester?

There are 19 firms practising mental health law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 6 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 7 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a mental health solicitor in Greater Manchester?

Newly qualified mental health solicitors in Greater Manchester typically earn between £31,500 and £73,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £39,500, mid-size firms around £42,000 and City or national firms around £58,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £41,500 to £101,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £52,500, mid-size around £56,500 and City or national firms around £77,000.

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.