Planning Jobs in Merseyside

There are 11 regulated planning law firms in Merseyside registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

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Salary Benchmarks

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£45,500
£36,500 – £54,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£60,500
£48,000 – £73,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£81,000
£62,500 – £106,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£48,500
£40,500 – £58,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£66,000
£53,500 – £79,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£91,000
£71,000 – £119,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£23,500 – £26,500
3–5 years£28,000
£26,000 – £31,000
5+ years£30,500
£27,500 – £34,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£25,500
£23,500 – £27,000
5+ years£27,000
£25,000 – £30,500

Planning Firms in Merseyside

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

A

Aaron & Partners LLP

Birkenhead

A

Acuity Law Limited

Liverpool

C

Clyde & Co LLP

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

Liverpool

C

Cms Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Liverpool

D

Dla Piper Uk LLP

Liverpool

E

Excello Law Limited

Also known as 458 Law, Lowry Legal, Livida Legal, Dba Law, Ocean Legal, Elevate Legal, Three Points Law, G&g Law, Preston Law, Cargo Law, Ionic Legal

Liverpool

F

Freeths LLP

Liverpool

H

Hill Dickinson LLP

Liverpool

J

Jmw Solicitors LLP

Liverpool

T

The Environment Practice Group Limited

Also known as The Environment Practice

Liverpool

W

Watts Law Group Limited

Also known as Watts Legal

Southport

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning law firms are there in Merseyside?

There are 11 regulated planning law firms in Merseyside on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified planning solicitors in Merseyside typically earn between £40,500 and £58,500, with a mid-point around £48,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £53,500 to £79,000.

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.