General Legal Services Jobs in Tyne and Wear

There are 16 regulated general legal services law firms in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£39,500
£31,500 – £47,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£53,000
£42,000 – £64,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£70,500
£54,500 – £92,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£42,000
£35,000 – £51,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£57,000
£46,500 – £68,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£79,000
£61,500 – £104,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£22,500 – £25,500
3–5 years£27,000
£24,500 – £29,500
5+ years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
5+ years£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000

General Legal Services Firms in Tyne and Wear

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

B

Blackett Hart & Pratt LLP

Also known as Bhp Law

Newcastle Upon Tyne

C

Clr Law Limited

Gateshead

C

Collingwood Legal Ltd

Newcastle Upon Tyne

G

Gibson & Co. Solicitors Ltd

Also known as Gibson & Co. Solicitors (practising Style for Gibson & Co. Solicitors Ltd)

Newcastle Upon Tyne

G

Goldwaters

Newcastle Upon Tyne

H

Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP

North Shields

I

Iain Nicholson Solicitors Limited

Newcastle Upon Tyne

J

John Donkin Solicitors Ltd

Gateshead

M

M&h Legal Ltd

Also known as Mh Solicitors

Newcastle Upon Tyne

M

McKeag & Co Solicitors LLP

Newcastle Upon Tyne

M

Morris Law Limited

Newcastle Upon Tyne

O

O'neill Richmonds Law Firm Ltd

Also known as O`neill Richmonds Law Firm Ltd Incorporating Stockdale & Reid

North Shields

P

Patterson Wolf & Co

Ryton

Q

Quadrant Law Limited

Newcastle Upon Tyne

S

Shearwater Law Ltd

Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many general legal services law firms are there in Tyne and Wear?

There are 16 regulated general legal services law firms in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear?

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Tyne and Wear typically earn between £35,000 and £51,000, with a mid-point around £42,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £46,500 to £68,500.

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.