General Legal Services Jobs in Merseyside

There are 42 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Merseyside, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 23 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 13 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Merseyside. 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

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)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£25,500
£23,500 – £27,000
5+ years£27,000
£25,000 – £30,500

General Legal Services Firms in Merseyside

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

A

Acuity Law Limited

Liverpool

A

Andrea Bleackley & Co Limited

Southport

B

Barrow and Cook Solicitors Limited

St. Helens

B

Bermans Limited

Liverpool

B

Brabners LLP

Liverpool

B

Brown Turner Ross Limited

Liverpool

C

C E Legal Limited

Also known as National Legal Consortium, Self Build Solicitors

Birkenhead

C

Catherine Higgins Law Limited

Liverpool

C

Cms Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Liverpool

C

Complex Law Ltd

Also known as Smith Jones Solicitors, Sj Law

Liverpool

D

Dtm Legal LLP

Liverpool

E

Express Solicitors Limited

Also known as Higgs Newton Kenyon Solicitors, Jefferies Solicitors, Express Chambers, Hnk Solicitors, Graham Coffey & Co Solicitors

Liverpool

F

First Legal Solicitors Ltd

Also known as Motor Finance Lawyers, Pcp Finance Claim

Liverpool

F

Freeths LLP

Liverpool

G

Glenville Walker & Partners Limited

Liverpool

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 42 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Merseyside 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 Merseyside?

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Merseyside typically earn between £37,000 and £53,500, with a mid-point around £44,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £49,000 to £72,000.

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.