Planning Jobs in West Yorkshire

There are 18 regulated planning law firms in West Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£33,500
£26,500 – £40,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£45,500
£36,000 – £55,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£62,000
£47,500 – £81,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£43,000
£33,500 – £52,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,000
£45,500 – £68,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£76,000
£62,000 – £100,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,000
£20,000 – £25,500
3–5 years£28,500
£24,500 – £32,500
5+ years£30,500
£26,500 – £36,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,000 – £27,500
3–5 years£28,500
£25,500 – £33,500
5+ years£31,500
£27,500 – £36,000

Planning Firms in West Yorkshire

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

A

Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Leeds

B

Blacks Solicitors LLP

Leeds

C

Clarion Solicitors Limited

Leeds

C

Crabtree Chadwick Solicitors

Pudsey

E

Eversheds Sutherland (international) LLP

Leeds

G

Gateley PLC

Leeds

H

Hammond Suddards Trustees Limited

Leeds

H

Helen Davies Solicitor

Batley

M

Mdls Solicitors Limited

Leeds

M

Mills & Reeve LLP

Leeds

P

Pinsent Masons LLP

Leeds

S

Schofield Sweeney LLP

Bradford

S

Squire Patton Boggs Directors Limited

Leeds

S

Squire Patton Boggs Secretarial Services Limited

Leeds

S

Squire Patton Boggs Secretaries Limited

Leeds

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning law firms are there in West Yorkshire?

There are 18 regulated planning law firms in West Yorkshire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified planning solicitors in West Yorkshire typically earn between £33,500 and £52,500, with a mid-point around £43,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £45,500 to £68,500.

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.