November 2023 Locum Hourly Rates – Solicitors and Legal Executives
Locum Solicitor Hourly Rates from Interim Lawyers Locum Legal Recruitment, Updated November 2023.
NB: Remote Working Role rates are about 10% lower.
Civil Litigation – £30-£40 per hour
Commercial Contract – £35-£75 per hour
Commercial Litigation – £35-£75 per hour
Company Commercial – £50-£90 per hour
Construction (non-contentious) £60-£75, (contentious) £45-£60 per hour
Conveyancing – £35-£45 per hour
Commercial Property – £35-£50 per hour
Employment Solicitors – £45-50 per hour
Family Solicitors (Legal Aid) – £30-£35 per hour
Family Solicitors (Private) – £35-£50 per hour
Family (Child Care LA) – £35-£45 per hour
Immigration Lawyers – £30-£55 per hour
In House Counsel: 0-3 years PQE – £35-£50 per hour
In House Counsel: 3+ years PQE – £50-£95 per hour
In House Interim Lawyers (SMEs) – £60-£85 per hour
Insolvency – £45-£55 per hour
IP – £55-80 per hour
Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence – 3+ years PQE – £35-£50 per hour
Professional Negligence – £45-£55 per hour
Property Litigation – £40-£50 per hour
Wills & Probate – £40-£55 per hour
NB: there is intense competition for all conveyancing roles at present, and locums may wish to think about lowering rates to be considered for work..