General Legal Services Jobs in Greater Manchester

There are 9 regulated general legal services law firms in Greater Manchester registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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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)£43,500
£35,000 – £52,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£58,000
£46,000 – £70,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£77,500
£60,000 – £102,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£46,500
£39,000 – £56,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£63,000
£51,500 – £75,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£87,500
£68,000 – £114,500

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

General Legal Services Firms in Greater Manchester

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

A

Aubrey Isaacson Solicitors LLP

Also known as Isaacson & Partners

Manchester

B

Bbs Law Ltd

Manchester

C

Clough & Willis

Bolton

H

Hd Law Limited

Manchester

N

North Ainley

Oldham

S

Seddon Thomson

Manchester

S

Silverdale Solicitors Limited

Manchester

S

Sleigh Son & Booth

Also known as Booth Ince & Knowles, Sleigh & Son

Manchester

S

Stephensons Solicitors LLP

Salford

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many general legal services law firms are there in Greater Manchester?

There are 9 regulated general legal services law firms in Greater Manchester on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Greater Manchester typically earn between £39,000 and £56,500, with a mid-point around £46,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £51,500 to £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.