Manchester is the regional capital of the North West of England, and although only the seventh largest city in England, many see it as the major alternative to London as a hub for legal employment.
It’s a city renowned for its sense of fun, sporting heritage and vibrant cultural scene – something that’s reflected in the number of visitors who come here every year – it’s the UK’s third most visited city. However, if you’re looking to knuckle down, work hard and find law jobs in Manchester, then it’s a city ripe with opportunity.
Read the guide below to learn more about Manchester law jobs.
Law Jobs Manchester
Legal Jobs in Manchester
Manchester has an impressive legal scene, with a strong presence of firms within the Legal 500. Major Manchester firms include:
- Cobbetts – This is a top 50 full service law firm which specialises in adding real value and technical expertise
- Addleshaw Goddard – This firm is extremely popular with jobseekers, as it was listed in The Times’ coveted ‘100 Best Firms to Work For’ in consecutive years in 2006 and 2007.
- DLA Piper – A firm with major international interests; in fact it’s the 5th largest legal organisation in the whole of the UK. The business employs nearly 3000 people, specialising in aerospace and defence, banking, intellectual property and corporate interests.
- Hammonds – Established in the city in 1993, this popular firm concentrates its interests on employment, finance and energy litigation.
- Pannone LLP – A private firm focusing on work in the private and public sector.
- Beachcroft – This major firm employs over 1400 staff across the UK, in eight separate offices. Major areas of expertise include banking, property and the public sector.
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