Planning Jobs in Greater Manchester

There are 40 firms practising planning law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 8 boutique or high street, 2 mid-size, and 30 large.

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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)£48,000
£38,500 – £57,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£64,000
£50,500 – £77,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£85,500
£66,000 – £112,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£51,000
£42,500 – £62,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£69,500
£56,500 – £83,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£96,000
£74,500 – £126,000

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£62,000
£50,000 – £78,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£82,500
£64,500 – £108,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£118,500
£88,500 – £160,500

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

Planning Firms in Greater Manchester

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

A

Aaron & Partners LLP

A

Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Manchester

A

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Manchester

A

Asserson Law Offices

Also known as Asserson

Manchester

B

Bexley Beaumont Limited

Manchester

B

Browne Jacobson LLP

Manchester

B

Busbys Solicitors Limited

Also known as Dart Legal Services, Ccj Help, Move Sure Conveyancing, Pa Claim Uk

Manchester

C

Clarion Solicitors Limited

Manchester

C

Clarke Willmott LLP

Manchester

C

Clyde & Co LLP

Also known as Clyde & Co (practising As Clyde & Co Llp)

Salford

C

Cms Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Manchester

D

Dac Beachcroft LLP

Manchester

D

Davitt Jones Bould Limited

Manchester

D

Dla Piper Uk LLP

Manchester

E

Eversheds Sutherland (international) LLP

Also known as Eversheds Sutherland (international) LLP (abu Dhabi Branch), Eversheds Sutherland (international) LLP (dubai Branch), Konexo, Eversheds Sutherland, Eversheds Sutherland (international) LLP (qatar Branch), Eversheds Sutherlands (international) LLP (beijing Representative Office), Eversheds Sutherlands (international) LLP (shanghai Representative Office), Konexo Uk

Salford

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning law firms are there in Greater Manchester?

There are 40 firms practising planning law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 8 boutique or high street, 2 mid-size, and 30 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a planning solicitor in Greater Manchester?

Newly qualified planning solicitors in Greater Manchester typically earn between £38,500 and £78,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £48,000, mid-size firms around £51,000 and City or national firms around £62,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £50,500 to £108,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £64,000, mid-size around £69,500 and City or national firms around £82,500.

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.