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Salary Guide 2020Salary Guide 2021
Salary Guide 2021eNL Salary Guide 2021eNL specialises in placing Lawyers and legal support staff in a variety of roles throughout theUK, in private practice, in-house and public sector legal departments. Established since 1999,the team at eNL is committed to the highest standard of recruitment practice as recognisedby the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.2020 Market ReviewAs the world faced a global pandemic, law firms and Lawyers (like everyone else) were forcedto overhaul and adapt overnight, implementing and embracing remote working technologyand systems. The government’s furlough scheme has been a lifeline for many smaller practiceswhilst others have taken active steps to reduce headcount via natural attrition; redundancies,extended unpaid sabbaticals and; requesting salary reductions. Firms have streamlined theirsupport function and looked at more cost-effective ways to support Fee-Earners.Pre-Covid-19, remote working was starting to become more popular within the legalprofession however it was by no means a standard and accepted practice; many smaller firmsjust simply hadn’t found it necessary or there wasn’t the technology to offer a working fromhome structure. This new way of working will inevitably become an important considerationrelating to the attraction and retention of staff and an key focus for many HR teams toeffectively roll-out a new remote working policy that is welcomed by employees and consideredsustainable by employers.Salaries in early 2021 are expected to remain stable, however as we approach the latter part ofthe year it is anticipated that as profit levels and confidence returns, firms will want to rewardand thank their teams for their ongoing commitment and hard work – this is likely to bereflected in bonuses and salary increases for high performers.Robust pockets of the law have been private client, employment, residential property, clinicalnegligence, commercial property, insolvency, technology, commercial contracts and litigation.With many firms finding that their recruitment need is business critical.In-house legal teams have remained hardy as organisations have navigated the last 12 monthsalthough an increase in headcount and additional growth has not been the focus.A modest and cautious recoveryis predicted for 2021.This Salary Guide is a compilation of salary and marketinformation. Salary ranges are approximate guidesonly. They relate to base salaries and exclude any andall other forms of remuneration.01
Private Practice LondonMinMaxUS & Magic Circle0200004000060000Salary Guide 2021Newly Qualified Solicitor / Lawyer80000100000120000 80kSolicitor / Lawyer 1 years’ PQE160000180000 130k 85k 135k 90kSolicitor / Lawyer 2 years’ PQE140000 140k 100kSolicitor / Lawyer 3 years’ PQE 150k 110kSolicitor / Lawyer 4 years’ PQE 155k 115kSolicitor / Lawyer 5 years’ PQE 160k 120kSolicitor / Lawyer 5 years’ PQE 165kSilver Circle & London Top Tier0200004000060000Newly Qualified Solicitor / Lawyer 60kSolicitor / Lawyer 1 years’ PQE80000120000140000160000180000140000160000180000 80k 63kSolicitor / Lawyer 2 years’ PQE 65kSolicitor / Lawyer 3 years’ PQE 70k 85k 90k 95k 75kSolicitor / Lawyer 4 years’ PQE100000 105k 82kSolicitor / Lawyer 5 years’ PQE 115k 90kSolicitor / Lawyer 5 years’ PQE 125kWest End & Boutique0Newly Qualified Solicitor / LawyerSolicitor / Lawyer 1 years’ PQESolicitor / Lawyer 2 years’ PQESolicitor / Lawyer 3 years’ PQESolicitor / Lawyer 4 years’ PQESolicitor / Lawyer 5 years’ PQE02Solicitor / Lawyer 5 years’ PQE2000040000 40k6000080000 55k 45k 65k 50k 70k 55k 75k 60k 80k 65k 70k 90k 95k100000120000
Private Practice RegionsMinMaxMidlands01000020000Salary Guide 2021Newly Qualified Lawyer3000040000 30k500006000070000 45kLawyer - 1 years’ PQE 35.5kLawyer - 2 years’ PQE 35.5kLawyer - 3 years’ PQE 37.5k 47.5k 50k 52.5k 40kLawyer - 4 years’ PQE 55k 45kLawyer - 5 years’ PQE 60k 47.50kLawyer - 6 years’ PQE 65k South East01000020000Newly Qualified Lawyer3000040000 30k500006000070000 50kLawyer - 1 years’ PQE 35.5kLawyer - 2 years’ PQE 35k 52.5k 55k 37.5kLawyer - 3 years’ PQE 57.5k 40kLawyer - 4 years’ PQE 60k 45kLawyer - 5 years’ PQE 65k 50kLawyer - 6 years’ PQE 70k South West0Newly Qualified LawyerLawyer - 1 years’ PQELawyer - 2 years’ PQE200003000040000 30k 32.5k6000070000 52.5k 35k 55k 38.5kLawyer - 4 years’ PQE 40kLawyer - 6 years’ PQE50000 50kLawyer - 3 years’ PQELawyer - 5 years’ PQE0310000 60k 65k 45k 70k 50k 70k
Private Practice RegionsMinMaxNorth West/ Yorkshire01000020000Salary Guide 2021Newly Qualified Lawyer40000 28kLawyer - 1 years’ PQE500006000070000 48k 30k 50k 32.5kLawyer - 2 years’ PQE 52k 35kLawyer - 3 years’ PQE 55k 37.5kLawyer - 4 years’ PQE 60k 40kLawyer - 5 years’ PQE 65k 42.50kLawyer - 6 years’ PQE 70k North East0Newly Qualified LawyerLawyer - 1 years’ PQELawyer - 2 years’ PQELawyer - 3 years’ PQELawyer - 4 years’ PQELawyer - 5 years’ PQELawyer - 6 years’ PQE043000010000200003000040000 26k5000060000 43k 28k 44k 30k 46k 47.5k 32.5k 35k 50k 40k 42.5k 55k 60k 70000
In-House LondonMinMaxPermanent ( per year)030000Salary Guide 2021Newly Qualified Lawyer60000 50kLawyer - 1 years’ PQE90000120000190000210000 70k 55k 75k 65kLawyer - 2 years’ PQE 80k 70kLawyer - 3 years’ PQE 85k 75kLawyer - 4 years’ PQE 90k 80kLawyer - 5 years’ PQE 95k 85kLawyer - 6 years’ PQE 100k 55kCompliance Counsel160000 150k 120kHead of Legal 185k 125kGeneral Counsel 210k Permanent ( per year)0ParalegalNewly Qualified LawyerLawyer - 1 years’ PQE30000 25k 30k 35kLawyer - 3 years’ PQE 45k190000210000 60k 70k 75k 55kLawyer - 5 years’ PQE 80k 60kLawyer - 6 years’ PQE05160000 55k 50kLawyer - 4 years’ PQEGlobal General Counsel120000 50k 40kHead of Legal90000 45kLawyer - 2 years’ PQELegal Manager60000 45k 85k 90k 70k 125 100k 320k
Legal SupportMinMaxLondon01000020000Salary Guide 2021Legal Support30000 25k50000 45k 25kLegal Assistant70000 55k 50k 45kSenior Legal Assistant 55k 25kParalegal60000 35kSenior Legal Secretary 65k 35kSenior Paralegal 55k 45kLegal Executive 75k Regions0Legal Support1000020000 18k30000Senior Legal Secretary 25k 35kLegal Assistant 25k 35kParalegalSenior ParalegalLegal Executive400005000060000 26k 35kSenior Legal Assistant0640000 20k 40k 40k 30k 45k 40k 65k 70000
Public SectorMinMaxLondon010000Salary Guide 2021Paralegal / CILEX2000030000 18kAssistant Solicitor400005000070000 33k 25k 42k 37kSenior Solicitor 48k 45kPrincipal Solicitor 60k 55kHead of Department 67k 60kHead of Legal 90k 70kDirector of Legal 100k Regions0Paralegal / CILEXAssistant SolicitorSenior SolicitorPrincipal Solicitor1000020000 18k3000040000Head of LegalDirector of Legal500006000070000 28k 24k 32k 30k 39k 40k 50k 50kHead of Department0760000 58k 45k 65k 55k 100k
Salary Guide 2021BenefitsDuring 2020, salaries have reduced as part of cost saving or as a result of the furlough schemeand the significant majority of the remainder have been static. It is hoped that as the pandemicreduces and the legal market recovers, we will start to see salaries and benefit packages returnto full rates.The trend for many firms from high basic salaries to performance related pay continues. Someexamples of the most common bonus structures are provided below: Individual discretionary and/or; objective/performance related to either chargeable hoursor salary. Between 5% and 25% can be on offer for high-achievers. Team discretionary and/or; objective/performance related. Firm discretionary.All firms within the top and mid-tier offer comprehensive benefit packages with the basicpackage including 22-25 days holiday, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, privatemedical care and performance related bonus structures.Other benefits include; car-parking, flexible benefits option, employee assistance schemes(for individuals and family), annual/interim salary review, training, social occasions, flexibleworking options, travel expenses, relocation packages, equipment allowance and car allowance.The last 12 months has unquestionably impacted mental well-being and subsequentlyemployer support in this area. Organisations are working to quickly review and develop thisoffering, providing a more comprehensive and valuable contribution. The importance placedon this area is something that many firms are striving to improve.08
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Lawyer - 2 years' PQE Lawyer - 3 years' PQE Lawyer - 4 years' PQE Lawyer - 5 years' PQE Newly Qualified Lawyer 45k 0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 70000 30k 35.5k 47.5k 35.5k 50k 37.5k 52.5k 40k 55k 45k 60k Lawyer - 6 years' PQE 47.50k 65k South East Lawyer - 1 years' PQE Lawyer - 2 years' PQE
