Planning Jobs in West Midlands

There are 20 regulated planning law firms in West Midlands 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 West Midlands. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£35,000
£28,000 – £42,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£48,000
£38,000 – £58,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£65,000
£50,000 – £85,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£45,000
£35,000 – £55,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£58,000
£48,000 – £72,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£80,000
£65,000 – £105,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£21,000 – £27,000
3–5 years£30,000
£26,000 – £34,000
5+ years£32,000
£28,000 – £38,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,000
£27,000 – £35,000
5+ years£33,000
£29,000 – £38,000

Planning Firms in West Midlands

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

A

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Birmingham

D

Dac Beachcroft LLP

Birmingham

D

Davies and Partners Solicitors Limited

D

Davitt Jones Bould Limited

Birmingham

D

Devonshire Trustees Limited

Birmingham

D

Dla Piper Uk LLP

Birmingham

E

Eversheds Sutherland (international) LLP

Birmingham

F

Field Overell LLP

Coventry

F

Freeths LLP

Birmingham

G

Gateley PLC

Birmingham

G

Gowling Wlg (uk) LLP

Birmingham

L

Lawrence Kurt Solicitors Limited

Birmingham

P

Pearman Smith

Walsall

P

Pinsent Masons LLP

Birmingham

S

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Birmingham

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning law firms are there in West Midlands?

There are 20 regulated planning law firms in West Midlands on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a planning solicitor in West Midlands?

Newly qualified planning solicitors in West Midlands typically earn between £35,000 and £55,000, with a mid-point around £45,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £48,000 to £72,000.

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.