Social Welfare Jobs in Greater London

There are 66 firms practising social welfare law with an office in Greater London, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 49 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 11 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£51,500
£41,000 – £62,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£68,500
£54,500 – £83,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£91,500
£71,000 – £120,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£55,000
£46,000 – £66,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£74,500
£60,500 – £89,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£103,000
£80,000 – £135,000

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£77,000
£62,500 – £97,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£102,000
£79,500 – £134,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£147,000
£109,500 – £199,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£35,000
£33,000 – £37,500
3–5 years£39,500
£36,500 – £43,500
5+ years£43,000
£39,000 – £48,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£33,000
£32,000 – £35,000
3–5 years£36,000
£33,000 – £38,500
5+ years£38,500
£35,000 – £43,000

Social Welfare Firms in Greater London

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

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Amicus Lex Ltd

Also known as Lextel Solicitors

London

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Arch Law Limited

London

A

Arkrights Solicitors

London

A

Arora Lodhi Heath

Also known as Alh Solicitors

London

A

Ash Solicitors

Hounslow

A

Astraea Linskills Ltd

London

A

Atkins & Palmer Limited

Teddington

A

Awan Solicitors

Croydon

B

Balaghi & Rose Solicitors Ltd

London

B

Bindmans LLP

London

B

Birketts LLP

London

B

Burke Niazi Limited

London

C

Calices Solicitors

London

C

Carter Jones Solicitors

London

C

Christable, the Law Office Ltd

London

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many social welfare law firms are there in Greater London?

There are 66 firms practising social welfare law with an office in Greater London, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 49 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 11 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a social welfare solicitor in Greater London?

Newly qualified social welfare solicitors in Greater London typically earn between £41,000 and £97,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £51,500, mid-size firms around £55,000 and City or national firms around £77,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £54,500 to £134,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £68,500, mid-size around £74,500 and City or national firms around £102,000.

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.