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Moving up, across or repositioning: Strategic moves for UK law firm careers

  • Posted June 22, 2026
Contents Key insights For junior and mid-level lawyers in the UK, the next move is less about leaving a firm and more about positioning your career for what comes next. By this stage, you’ve already built a strong technical foundation within the UK market. The question is no longer simply “where can I go?” but […]
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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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The new shape of compliance in UK law firms and the hiring gaps it’s creating

  • Posted May 18, 2026
Contents Key insights Law firm compliance is no longer a background control function designed to “keep the regulator happy”. Over the last few years, it has become a central operational and reputational pillar and one that firms are increasingly expected to evidence as robust, scalable and commercially aware. What we are seeing now is not […]
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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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Five ways senior lawyers can regain momentum after a career break or redundancy

  • Posted February 25, 2026
Career breaks and periods of transition are increasingly common among senior lawyers – whether it is as a result of redundancy, parental leave, health reasons, or simply the need to reset after years of high-intensity practice. Yet for many, returning to the market can feel daunting. Questions about relevance, market expectations, and shifting firm priorities […]
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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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Beyond compliance: Why your law firm needs a General Counsel

  • Posted January 7, 2026
The role of the General Counsel (GC) within law firms has grown significantly over the past decade. What was once a rare and somewhat ambiguous position has become a central part of how modern law firms manage legal risks, regulatory compliance, and governance. Although law firms have long been required to appoint a Compliance Officer for Legal […]
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How to build and scale a law firm compliance team

  • Posted November 18, 2025
As a market-leading compliance recruitment firm, we know that building an effective compliance team in a law firm requires a careful balance of strategic oversight and operational support.  For many firms, compliance responsibilities often sit with Partners who already wear multiple hats, acting as General Counsel (GC), Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), Compliance Officer for […]
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Why hire an interim Solicitor in private practice

  • Posted September 23, 2025
Law firms often face unpredictable challenges – whether it’s a sudden spike in workload, parental leave cover, or delays in permanent recruitment. When pressure mounts, interim Solicitors offer a smart, flexible solution that keeps teams running smoothly and clients well-served. As a legal recruiter specialising in interim placements across London’s leading law firms, I’ve seen […]
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From barriers to balance: a female partner’s perspective on progress in law firms

  • Posted September 10, 2025
Building a successful career in law firms can be challenging, especially for those without connections or a traditional background. Jenna Ostrowski, Corporate Partner at HCR Law, shares her experience of navigating the profession from the ground up, balancing career and family, and adapting to a changing legal landscape. Her story offers insight into how law […]

How legal salaries in the Middle East are evolving in 2025

  • Posted May 29, 2025
Over the past 12–18 months, we’ve seen significant shifts in the salary landscape for lawyers across the Middle East. As firms adjust to changing market conditions, talent expectations, and broader economic developments, compensation trends reflect both opportunity and challenge. Market rebalancing: For years, Middle East hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh offered highly competitive […]
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Private practice newly qualified guide

  • Posted November 12, 2024
Your guide to looking for a newly qualified lawyer role We have been helping law firms and businesses to hire newly qualified lawyers all around the world for decades.  We have built an exceptional reputation in the legal profession, attracting newly qualified lawyers and helping them to take their first steps in the profession. We […]
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Is interim just for senior solicitors?

  • Posted March 12, 2020
The interim market has progressed rapidly in London over the past couple of years, with many firms looking to engage solicitors and PSLs on an interim basis for a number of different reasons, such as: When a law firm is looking for interim cover, there are many circumstances where they will look to cover like […]

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