Planning Jobs in County Durham

There are 4 firms practising planning law with an office in County Durham, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 1 boutique or high street, 0 mid-size, and 3 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for County Durham. 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 – £70,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£77,500
£60,000 – £101,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£46,500
£38,500 – £56,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£63,000
£51,500 – £75,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£87,000
£68,000 – £114,000

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£56,500
£45,500 – £71,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£74,500
£58,500 – £98,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£107,500
£80,000 – £145,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
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)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
5+ years£26,000
£25,000 – £29,000

Planning Firms in County Durham

These firms are registered with the SRA for planning in County Durham. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

K

Knights Professional Services Limited

Also known as Cl Medilaw, Integrar, Knights

Stockton-on-tees

R

Richard J Knaggs & Co LLP

Also known as Knaggs & Co Solicitors

Redcar

W

Ward Hadaway LLP

Stockton-on-tees

W

Womble Bond Dickinson (uk) LLP

Redcar

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning law firms are there in County Durham?

There are 4 firms practising planning law with an office in County Durham, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 1 boutique or high street, 0 mid-size, and 3 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a planning solicitor in County Durham?

Newly qualified planning solicitors in County Durham typically earn between £35,000 and £71,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £43,500, mid-size firms around £46,500 and City or national firms around £56,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £46,000 to £98,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £58,000, mid-size around £63,000 and City or national firms around £74,500.

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.