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A Rise in Higher Earning Roles

Published on: 18 Sep 2019

Last month, data collected by the TotallyLegal team revealed a notable increase in the volume of higher paying jobs on site.

In August, legal jobs with salaries in the £100,000 - £500,000+ range all experienced an annual growth, with an average increase of 28% across these brackets.

Most notably, the number of jobs in the £150,000 - £249,999 range increased by 6% month on month and 46% year on year, whilst jobs in the top bracket (£500,000+) went up by 18% month on month and 34% year on year.

This trend, along with the annual rise in volume of senior jobs such as General Counsel (+144%), Company Secretary (+56%) and Partner (+52%), means that now could be the perfect time to find your next position in a higher salary band.

 

Browse and apply for high salary legal jobs on TotallyLegal today, or alternatively, discover some of our recent higher paying roles below:

 

Commercial Litigation Partner| JMC Legal Recruitment | City of London

A unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial Commercial Litigation Partner to continue their career development within a dynamic firm in London. This role represents a move away from the traditional rigid City structure that typically stifles career progression. An above market rate salary of £100,000 – £130,000 per annum and excellent benefits are on offer.

 

Head of Legal | gmk Legal | 9 month FTC – Global Tech Company

General Counsel role at the Surrey based office of a highly successful electronics brand, reporting to the EU Head of Legal and Compliance. In return for natural pragmatism and credible team management experience, you will receive a highly competitive salary in the region of £100,000 - £249,000.

 

Company Secretary | Michael Page | Daiwa Capital Markets

A Company Secretary is required to join the London team of Daiwa Capital Markets, a leading international investment bank. Candidates must be ICSA Qualified with financial services experience. A competitive salary of up to £100,000, a bonus and benefits are on offer.