General Legal Services Jobs in West Midlands

There are 114 firms practising general legal services law with an office in West Midlands, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 66 boutique or high street, 16 mid-size, and 32 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£43,000
£34,000 – £51,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£57,000
£45,000 – £69,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£76,000
£59,000 – £100,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£45,500
£38,000 – £55,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£62,000
£50,500 – £74,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£85,500
£66,500 – £112,000

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£59,000
£47,500 – £74,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£78,000
£61,000 – £102,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£112,000
£83,500 – £152,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,000 – £27,500
3–5 years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,000
5+ years£31,500
£28,500 – £35,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£26,000
£24,500 – £28,000
5+ years£28,000
£25,500 – £31,500

General Legal Services Firms in West Midlands

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

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Alsters Kelley Solicitors Ltd

Coventry

A

Angels Solicitors LLP

Coventry

A

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Wolverhampton

A

Aspect Law Limited

Birmingham

B

Bailey Wright & Co

Birmingham

B

Bassi Solicitors Limited

Birmingham

B

Bevan Brittan LLP

Birmingham

B

Blackbird Solicitors Limited

Coventry

B

Bradley & Cuthbertson LLP

Also known as Blackhams Incorporating Allsopp & Co

Solihull

B

Browne Jacobson LLP

Birmingham

C

Cameron Legal Ltd

Solihull

C

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Birmingham

C

Cartwright King Solicitors Ltd

Birmingham

C

Chancellors Solicitors

Birmingham

C

Clarke Willmott LLP

Birmingham

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many general legal services law firms are there in West Midlands?

There are 114 firms practising general legal services law with an office in West Midlands, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 66 boutique or high street, 16 mid-size, and 32 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in West Midlands typically earn between £34,000 and £74,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £43,000, mid-size firms around £45,500 and City or national firms around £59,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £45,000 to £102,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £57,000, mid-size around £62,000 and City or national firms around £78,000.

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.