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Legal salaries
71% of Legal employees
had a pay rise
*A 21% increase from 2021
Private Practice
West End Law Firms
Partner
Range: £150,000 - £160,000
Typical: £155,000
6-9 Years PQE
Range: £86,000 - £120,000
Typical: £103,000
3-6 Years PQE
Range: £67,000 - £110,000
Typical: £88,500
1-3 Years PQE
Range: £48,000 - £90,000
Typical: £69,000
Newly Qualified
Range: £54,000 – £76,000
Typical: £65,000
Private Practice
City
Partner
Range: £250,000+
6-9 Years PQE
Range: £125,000 - £250,000
Typical: £187,500
3-6 Years PQE
Range: £80,000 - £175,000
Typical: £135,000
1-3 Years PQE
Range: £72,000 - £132,000
Typical: £120,000
Newly Qualified
Range: £68,000 - £118,000
Typical: £100,000
Private Practice
US Law Firm
Partner
Range: £220,000 - £340,000
Typical: £280,000
6-9 Years PQE
Range: £190,000 - £290,000
Typical: £240,000
3-6 Years PQE
Range: £170,000 - £255,000
Typical: £212,500
1-3 Years PQE
Range: £140,000 - £195,000
Typical: £167,500
Newly Qualified
Range: £115,000 - £179,000
Typical: £147,000
Private Practice
Magic Circle
Partner
Range: £400,000+
6-9 Years PQE
Range: £200,000 – £250,000
Typical: £225,000
3-6 Years PQE
Range: £120,000 - £170,000
Typical: £145,000
1-3 Years PQE
Range: £105,000 - £140,000
Typical: £122,500
Newly Qualified
Range: £107,000 - £125,000
Typical: £112,000
Private Practice
Regional Firms
Partner
Range: £100,000 – £185,000
Typical: £110,000
6-9 Years PQE
Range: £55,000 – £110,000
Typical: £82,000
3-6 Years PQE
Range: £45,000 – £97,000
Typical: £66,500
1-3 Years PQE
Range: £41,000 – £73,000
Typical: £67,500
Newly Qualified
Range: £36,000 – £65,000
Typical: £47,000
In-House Financial Services, London
General Banking
General Counsel (MD)
Range: £200,000 - £400,000
Typical: £280,000
Head of Legal / Deputy GC (Director)
Range: £130,000 - £210,000
Typical: £165,000
Senior Legal Counsel (VP)
Range: £110,000 - £160,000
Typical: £140,000
Legal Counsel (AVP)
Range: £80,000 - £110,000
Typical: £95,000
In-House Financial Services, London
Insurance
Head of Legal
Range: £130,000 - £180,000
Typical: £155,000
Senior Legal Counsel
Range: £110,000 - £130,000
Typical: £120,000
Claims Counsel
Range: £110,000 - £130,000
Typical: £120,000
Wordings Counsel
Range: £110,000 - £130,000
Typical: £115,000
Legal Counsel
Range: £80,000 - £110,00
Typical: £95,000
In-House London
Fintech
Head of Legal
Range: £150,000 - £180,000
Typical: £165,000
Regulatory Counsel
Range: £120,000 - £160,000
Typical: £140,000
Senior Legal Counsel
Range: £110,000 - £140,000
Typical: £125,000
Legal Counsel
Range: £80,000 - £100,000
Typical: £90,000
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