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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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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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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 […]
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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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