Private practice newly qualified guide

Author Jago Verna
June 2, 2023

At Taylor Root, we believe that what you decide to do upon graduation is the single most important career decision you will ever make – and we’ve created our Private practice newly qualified guide with you in mind. This brochure is designed to support and guide you in this decision-making process.

We are a market-leading recruiter of newly qualified lawyers, helping law firms and businesses in every sector of every size to find bright new talent. We have a proven track record of helping newly qualified lawyers (NQs) find roles upon qualification and providing consultative advice during the recruitment process. Our goal is to build a long-term relationship and provide guidance and market insight throughout your career.

Perhaps you are looking to make a significant step up in terms of salary; the practice area you have chosen is much better regarded at a different firm; you want more international work; or maybe you want a better work-life balance? Whatever your preference, there will be relevant opportunities available to you in London which we will be happy to discuss and help you make the right career move.

Our guide provides insights into benefits and guidance of branching into the private practice sector:

  • Our five top tips for your search
  • How Taylor Root can help you
  • Internal and external recruitment timelines
  • How to structure your CV, including a CV template and our useful tips
  • The London, Birmingham and Irish legal recruitment markets
  • Salary information
  • Why you should work with a specialist legal recruitment consultancy

Are you considering a move in-house? Our Taylor Root in-house legal experts have produced a guide that provides insights into benefits and challenges of an in-house role. Available to download.

Jobs

  • Law firm

Funds Lawyer

Funds Lawyer – 6 month FTC London (City) An exceptional opportunity has arisen at our client, a leading international City law firm for a Funds Lawyer on a 6 month FTC basis starting ASAP. The role has arisen to cover a fee-earner’s parental leave. Joining the firms’ top-tier funds practice, you will handle credit funds […]
  • Salary £160000 – £180000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago
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Environment and Climate Change Senior Associate

Experienced Environment Lawyer opportunity Are you a qualified lawyer with upwards of 5 years PQE looking to make an impact in Climate & Sustainability law? Our client is a leading international law firm looking to recruit an experienced lawyer to join its esteemed Environment Team, based in any of its UK offices in London, Leeds, […]
  • Salary £70000 – £100000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago
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Real Estate Knowledge Development Lawyer

Our client is a leading international firm with a real estate group spanning 40 countries across Europe, the US, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The firm has a dedicated team of Knowledge Partners supported by a team of Knowledge Professionals to deliver it’s Internatioanl Quality Strategy across each practice group and sector. This is […]
  • Salary £75000 – £100000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago
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Construction Lawyer

Leading full service national law firm seek a non-contentious construction lawyer to join the Birmingham office construction team. Due to ongoing growth and increased client instructions the team are looking to appoint an additional 1+ PQE solicitor, ideally specialising in non-contentious matters, to join it’s Birmingham team. This construction law team has advised on some […]
  • Salary £47000 – £65000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago
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Construction Lawyer

Leading global law firm are looking to recruit a 4+PQE non-contentious construction lawyer to join its market leading team in Birmingham. The team: This firm’s transactional construction team are acknowledged as experts when it comes to large scale projects and disputes avoidance and management. Acting for governments, public bodies, major multinational, national and international corporations […]
  • Salary £72000 – £85000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago
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Commercial IT/IP Senior Associate

An exciting opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer to join a well regarded national firm in Birmingham. They are currently recruiting for an 8+ PQE commercial solicitor who will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of work including advice on commercial contracts, high- value supply and purchasing arrangements, outsourcing agreements, IT […]
  • Salary Up to £80000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago
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Construction Associate

An exciting opportunity for an Associate to join a national law firm and work in its growing Construction and Engineering team. The team are seeking a 0 -3 PQE non-contentious construction lawyer in Birmingham. The team specialises in non-contentious building procurement matters and renewable energy projects, in particular, solar, carbon capture and battery storage. This […]
  • Salary £60000 – £70000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago
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Commercial – PFI/PPP Projects lawyer

Our law firm client is looking for an Associate/Managing Associate to join its Infrastructure & Major Projects team. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and growth of the department and play a key role in business development initiatives. You will have experience of: * PFI/PPP contract management (variations, refinancing, asset management, expiry and […]
  • Salary £60000 – £80000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago

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