Solicitor jobs in Leeds
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About the Leeds legal market
Leeds is a primary hub for legal recruitment in the region, sitting in West Yorkshire as part of the wider Yorkshire & Humber legal market. Our directory currently lists 100 SRA-regulated firms with offices in Leeds or the immediate area; we surface the nearest live openings below so candidates aren't left with an empty page.
- Local market: Leeds is a major UK city and a regional legal centre in its own right, set within West Yorkshire.
- Nearest hub: Leeds is itself the dominant legal hub for Yorkshire & Humber, with national and regional firms both headquartered in the city and operating major offices here.
- Firm coverage: 100 SRA-regulated firms indexed in Leeds so far, including 3VOLUTION LIMITED, ABC Solicitors Yorkshire Limited, ABR Solicitors Limited.
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Solicitor salaries in Leeds
The figures below reflect typical solicitor salary bands across the Yorkshire & Humber legal market — the regional benchmark within which Leeds firms recruit. Individual Leeds roles will sit within these bands depending on firm size, practice area and the specific employer; central-Yorkshire & Humber firms typically pay at the upper end, with smaller high-street and regional practices closer to the lower end.
| PQE / Role | Yorkshire & Humber typical range |
|---|---|
| Newly qualified (NQ) | £42,000 – £58,000 |
| 2–4 PQE | £58,000 – £82,000 |
| 5+ PQE / Senior Associate | £82,000 – £115,000 |
| Partner / Equity Partner | £105,000 – £170,000 |
Salary bands reflect typical Yorkshire & Humber 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 Leeds role you apply to.
Yorkshire & Humber as a legal market
Leeds sits within Yorkshire & Humber, which is led by Leeds — home to several top-50 UK firms and a major financial-services hub — alongside Sheffield's growing commercial market and York's mix of professional services. Commercial, banking, real estate, employment and clinical negligence are the strongest practice areas.
Frequently asked questions about Leeds legal jobs
How many law firms are based in Leeds?
Our SRA-regulated directory currently lists 100 firms with offices in Leeds or the immediate area. Examples include 3VOLUTION LIMITED, ABC Solicitors Yorkshire Limited, ABR Solicitors Limited, ADDLESTONE KEANE LIMITED. New firms are added as we expand our West Yorkshire coverage.
What does a solicitor earn in Leeds?
Salaries in Leeds typically follow the wider Yorkshire & Humber market: roughly £42,000 – £58,000 for newly qualified solicitors, £58,000 – £82,000 at 2–4 PQE, and £82,000 – £115,000 at senior associate level. Partner earnings sit in the £105,000 – £170,000 range. Specific Leeds roles vary based on firm size, practice area and the employer's position in the market.
Which practice areas hire most in Leeds?
The Yorkshire & Humber market overall is strongest in commercial, real estate, family and private client work. Leeds 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 Leeds listings appear at the top of this page when openings are posted.
Do I need to live in Leeds to apply?
No. Leeds firms hire candidates from across West Yorkshire and the wider Yorkshire & Humber market. 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 Yorkshire & Humber towns
Candidates based in Leeds regularly apply across the wider Yorkshire & Humber legal market. Browse live vacancies in the surrounding area: