General Legal Services Jobs in Cheshire

There are 34 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Cheshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 18 boutique or high street, 11 mid-size, and 5 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,500
£33,000 – £49,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,000
£43,500 – £66,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£73,500
£57,000 – £96,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£44,000
£37,000 – £53,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£60,000
£49,000 – £72,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£83,000
£64,500 – £108,500

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£57,000
£46,000 – £72,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£75,500
£59,000 – £99,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£108,500
£81,000 – £147,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£23,500 – £26,500
3–5 years£28,000
£26,000 – £31,000
5+ years£30,500
£27,500 – £34,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
5+ years£27,000
£25,000 – £30,500

General Legal Services Firms in Cheshire

These firms are registered with the SRA for general legal services in Cheshire. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Allington Hughes Limited

Chester

A

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

MacClesfield

B

Byrne Frodsham & Co

Widnes

C

Chafes Hague Lambert LLP

Wilmslow

C

Charmax LLP

Also known as Lfcs Legal

Alderley Edge

C

Co-operative Legal Services Limited

Also known as Co-op Legal Services

Chester

C

Cooper Sons Hartley and Williams LLP

D

Dtm Legal LLP

Chester

D

Dyne Solicitors Limited

Chester

F

Fiona Bruce & Co LLP

Warrington

F

Freeman Jones Legal Ltd

Chester

H

Hibberts LLP

Crewe

J

Jcs Law Limited

Also known as Joanna Connolly Solicitors

Frodsham

K

Kingsley Solicitors Limited

Chester

L

Longlands Solicitors

Warrington

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many general legal services law firms are there in Cheshire?

There are 34 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Cheshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 18 boutique or high street, 11 mid-size, and 5 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a general legal services solicitor in Cheshire?

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Cheshire typically earn between £33,000 and £72,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £41,500, mid-size firms around £44,000 and City or national firms around £57,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £43,500 to £99,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £55,000, mid-size around £60,000 and City or national firms around £75,500.

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.