Planning Jobs in London

There are 15 regulated planning law firms in London registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£44,000
£35,000 – £52,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£60,000
£47,500 – £72,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£81,500
£62,500 – £106,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£56,500
£44,000 – £69,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£72,500
£60,000 – £90,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£100,000
£81,500 – £131,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£30,000
£26,500 – £34,000
3–5 years£37,500
£32,500 – £42,500
5+ years£40,000
£35,000 – £47,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£32,500
£30,000 – £36,500
3–5 years£37,500
£34,000 – £44,000
5+ years£41,500
£36,500 – £47,500

Planning Firms in London

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

A

Ashfords LLP

London

B

Barker Gooch & Swailes

Winchmore Hill

B

Browne Jacobson LLP

London

C

Clarke Willmott LLP

London

D

Dentons Uk and Middle East LLP

London

F

Fidanci Law Ltd

London

F

Freeths LLP

London

G

Gateley PLC

London

G

Gowling Wlg (uk) LLP

London

K

Kleyman & Co Solicitors Limited

London

M

MacEy & Co

Blackheath

S

Sharpe Pritchard LLP

London

S

Stepien Lake LLP

London

W

Wilson Barca LLP

London

W

Womble Bond Dickinson (uk) LLP

London

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning law firms are there in London?

There are 15 regulated planning law firms in London on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a planning solicitor in London?

Newly qualified planning solicitors in London typically earn between £44,000 and £69,000, with a mid-point around £56,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £60,000 to £90,000.

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.