Solicitor jobs in Bury
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About the Bury legal market
Bury offers a varied mix of legal employers within easy reach, sitting in Greater Manchester as part of the wider North West legal market. Our directory currently lists 100 SRA-regulated firms with offices in Bury or the immediate area; we surface the nearest live openings below so candidates aren't left with an empty page.
- Local market: Bury is a established town with a substantial local legal market, set within Greater Manchester.
- Nearest hub: Bury sits within easy commuting distance of Manchester, the dominant legal centre in Greater Manchester. Many Bury-based candidates split applications between local high-street firms and Manchester commercial and mid-tier practices.
- Firm coverage: 100 SRA-regulated firms indexed in Bury so far, including 8x8 UK LIMITED, A C ROBERTS LIMITED, A E FISHER LIMITED.
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Solicitor salaries in Bury
The figures below reflect typical solicitor salary bands across the North West legal market — the regional benchmark within which Bury firms recruit. Individual Bury roles will sit within these bands depending on firm size, practice area and the specific employer; central-North West firms typically pay at the upper end, with smaller high-street and regional practices closer to the lower end.
| PQE / Role | North West typical range |
|---|---|
| Newly qualified (NQ) | £45,000 – £65,000 |
| 2–4 PQE | £62,000 – £90,000 |
| 5+ PQE / Senior Associate | £90,000 – £130,000 |
| Partner / Equity Partner | £115,000 – £190,000 |
Salary bands reflect typical North West regional ranges as of 2026. Bands are indicative — your specific offer will depend on the firm, practice area, prior PQE-relevant experience and the specific Bury role you apply to.
North West as a legal market
Bury sits within North West, which is anchored by Manchester and Liverpool — Manchester now ranks as the UK's largest legal market outside London, with Magic Circle satellites and a deep bench of national and international firms across commercial, banking, real estate and dispute resolution work.
Frequently asked questions about Bury legal jobs
How many law firms are based in Bury?
Our SRA-regulated directory currently lists 100 firms with offices in Bury or the immediate area. Examples include 8x8 UK LIMITED, A C ROBERTS LIMITED, A E FISHER LIMITED, A EVANS LTD. New firms are added as we expand our Greater Manchester coverage.
What does a solicitor earn in Bury?
Salaries in Bury typically follow the wider North West market: roughly £45,000 – £65,000 for newly qualified solicitors, £62,000 – £90,000 at 2–4 PQE, and £90,000 – £130,000 at senior associate level. Partner earnings sit in the £115,000 – £190,000 range. Specific Bury roles vary based on firm size, practice area and the employer's position in the market.
Which practice areas hire most in Bury?
The North West market overall is strongest in commercial, real estate, family and private client work. Bury specifically depends on the size and specialism of the firms based locally — smaller towns lean toward residential conveyancing, family and wills, while larger centres add commercial, employment and dispute resolution. Live Bury listings appear at the top of this page when openings are posted.
Do I need to live in Bury to apply?
No. Bury firms hire candidates from across Greater Manchester and the wider North West market, including many candidates currently based in Manchester. Hybrid working is now standard at most firms, so as long as you can attend the office on agreed days, applying from a nearby town is normal practice.
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Solicitor jobs in nearby North West towns
Candidates based in Bury regularly apply across the wider North West legal market. Browse live vacancies in the surrounding area: