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A career shift into risk and compliance in UK law firms: what lawyers need to know

  • Posted May 18, 2026
Contents Key insights We’re seeing a clear shift across the UK legal market: more lawyers are actively exploring moves into risk and compliance roles within law firms, with growing interest in long-term compliance careers. This isn’t limited to one practice area or level of seniority; we are seeing interest from associates through to general counsel. […]
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Five signs it’s time for London solicitors to move firms

  • Posted May 18, 2026
Contents Key insights For most solicitors, the decision to move firms is rarely driven by a single moment. More often, it is the gradual accumulation of signals: the sense that progression has slowed, that the firm’s direction no longer aligns with your own, or that the work you are doing no longer stretches or excites […]
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Stepping into a PE-backed business: a GC’s perspective

  • Posted May 15, 2026
Contents Key insights Georgia Morgan Wynne spoke to Kristin McFetridge, General Counsel at MVF Global, about the realities of stepping into a private equity-backed business and why success in the role has less to do with law, and more to do with judgment, pace and people. It’s rarely the legal work that’s the challenge For […]
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How to become a paralegal

  • Posted April 16, 2026
Contents Share Key insights For many people considering a career in law, becoming a paralegal offers a practical and flexible entry point. It allows you to work closely with lawyers, develop hands‑on legal skills and build specialist experience – without committing immediately to the time and cost required to qualify as a lawyer. Paralegals play […]
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Stepping up: How heads of legal can progress into the general counsel role

  • Posted March 19, 2026
The transition from head of legal to general counsel (GC) has become an increasingly significant career step within organisations. While both roles require extensive legal expertise, the GC position carries a broader strategic remit, encompassing enterprise-wide risk management, governance oversight and senior leadership responsibilities. As organisations face heightened regulatory expectations, operational complexity and evolving commercial […]
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What does a paralegal do?

  • Posted February 24, 2026
For many law graduates and early‑career legal professionals, working as a paralegal is one of the most effective ways to gain hands‑on legal experience. The role offers exposure to real clients, live matters and the day‑to‑day workings of legal teams across private practice and in‑house environments. While paralegal roles were once viewed as largely administrative, […]
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Living and working in Australia: a guide for UK and Ireland lawyers

  • Posted February 13, 2026
Are you an overseas qualified lawyer looking for a career more to Australia? Our experienced team is well-connected and expertly placed to help you relocate your career to Australia. Australia is a well-trodden path for British and Irish lawyers. For those looking for an international experience that combines a new adventure with excellent career opportunities, Australia has […]
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How to become a litigation lawyer: the path to insurance, banking or commercial disputes

  • Posted February 13, 2026
Litigation offers a dynamic and intellectually challenging career for lawyers drawn to advocacy, strategy and resolving complex business issues. Whether you’re helping a financial institution navigate a contentious regulatory matter, advising insurers on high-value claims, or acting in multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes, litigation places you at the heart of how organisations manage risk and protect their […]
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Living and working in Toronto as a lawyer: a comprehensive guide for international talent

  • Posted February 10, 2026
Toronto has cemented its status as one of Canada’s most attractive destinations for lawyers who want to practice law in a sophisticated, multicultural, and commercially dynamic environment. As legal markets around the world become increasingly interconnected, Toronto has emerged as a hub for internationally trained lawyers seeking opportunities in private practice, in-house positions, and across corporate and […]
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What does a litigator do?

  • Posted February 2, 2026
Litigators play a central role in resolving disputes that arise between individuals, businesses and public bodies. Whether advising on commercial disagreements, regulatory challenges or high‑value cross‑border claims, litigators are involved at every stage of the process, from early risk assessment to negotiation, trial work, and increasingly, alternative dispute resolution. The work is varied, demanding and […]
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When should newly qualified lawyers move roles?

  • Posted January 29, 2026
For newly qualified lawyers, securing a newly qualified (NQ) position with your current firm after a demanding training contract is a major milestone. It is the moment where years of study, exams, and paralegal experience finally translate into a place within the legal profession.  But once the relief of qualification fades, many junior lawyers ask the […]
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How Funds Lawyers shape investment strategy and navigate complex structures

  • Posted January 29, 2026
Funds law is a highly specialised and commercially critical area of legal practice. While many associate Funds Lawyers with regulatory compliance and fund formation, their role goes far beyond documentation. In reality, Funds Lawyers are strategic partners, helping shape investment strategy, manage risk and structure vehicles that meet the needs of sophisticated investors. Legal architects […]

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Our brands are all leaders within their specialist markets. Trusted by professionals and businesses, they’re all known for their expertise, experience and unrivalled track records. 

Tax, treasury and senior finance recruitment

Brewer Morris is a trusted tax, treasury and senior finance search and recruitment consultancy. Through integrity, flexibility, specialist expertise and always delivering results, we’ve built lasting relationships with professionals and businesses.

In the last 12 months, Brewer Morris has placed nearly 900 tax/treasury and senior finance professionals globally. This includes 130 in leading financial institutions, over 330 in industries like media, tech, consumer and pharmaceuticals and a further 400 in professional, accounting and legal industries.

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Marketing and sales recruitment

Carter Murray is a global search and recruitment consultancy dedicated to marketing and sales. Through deep expertise within our markets, we’re consistently able to fulfil even the most complex briefs and match the best specialist to every role. 

In the last 12 months, Carter Murray has placed over 300 marketing and sales professionals globally. Half of these opportunities filled were “Head of” level and above. They have teams on on the ground in London, Dubai, New York and Dublin.

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HR recruitment

Frazer Jones is a global HR executive search and recruitment consultancy. They recruit trusted HR professionals at every level, empowering businesses of every shape and size all over the world. They help HR professionals thrive and empower HR leaders to put people and culture at the heart of their business.

In the last 12 months, Frazer Jones’s 80+ recruiters have placed over 1300 HR professionals. This includes 300 in legal and professional services, 400 in leading financial services institutions and 600 in industries like media, tech, consumer and pharmaceuticals. 200 placements were Director/C-Suite level.

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Taylor Root is a legal, risk and compliance search and recruitment consultancy. They connect a global network of proven industry professionals with the world’s most sought-after law firms and businesses. Forming lasting partnerships, they are constantly evolving and continue to shape the world’s legal, risk and compliance markets.

Over the last 12 months, Taylor Root’s 100+ global recruiters has placed over 700 qualified Lawyers in law firms globally on permanent and secondment basis. This includes 300 in leading financial financial institutions, and over 400 in industries like media, tech, consumer and pharmaceuticals. 300 placements were Director, C-suite and Partner level. TR Plus offers legal secondments to clients to support key projects and M&A.

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