Here is our summary of the current state of the UK legal job market for April 2024. Monthly update from Ten Percent Legal Recruitment, Interim Lawyers and Jonathan Fagan Business Brokers, providing an outlook on the locum and permanent legal job market, as well as the world of law firm mergers & acquisitions. Locum Recruitment – Steady Locum work is starting to show small increases after quite a dramatic decline over the last 12 months. Most of the decline is due to the reduced demand for conveyancing cover. A quick look at the most recently posted roles shows fields of law include commerc ..read more

Psychometric testing and solicitors – a good idea? We regularly come across employers using psychometric testing, basic literacy tests or maths tests for their prospective candidates, who can for example be 10-30 year PQE solicitors. After all, psychometric tests can filter out poor candidates fairly quickly and decisions can be made on weaker candidates who otherwise may not have been picked up as being lacking in certain characteristics. Testing prior to interview can be a good way of finding weak candidates without anyone needing to spend or commit any time or effort into their recruitment ..read more

Salary Guide – April 2024 Each month we publish a list of any salary levels we become aware of from employers in relation to legal jobs offered and salaries indicated. April 2024 Guide These are the salaries we have had indicated by law firms to us for 3 years PQE and upwards. London figures in brackets where relevant. Commercial In House Solicitor (General) – £80k – £120k (£85k-140k) Commercial Litigation – £45-£65k (£50k-£90k) Corporate Commercial – £50k-£150k (£65k-£175k) Construction – £65k-£95k Commercial Property – £55k-£85k Insolvency – £55k-£75k IP – £50k-£90k Professional Negligence ..read more

April 2024 edition of Legal Recruitment News. It includes our legal job market report, locum hourly rates, articles on legal recruitment trends for 2024, our charity donations, 10 tips for improving the value of your law firm, psychometric testing and a salary level guide. All our past newsletters are available on our Legal Recruitment News website here. April_2024_Legal_Recruitment_News_and_Job_Market_Report_from_Ten_Percent_Legal The post Legal Recruitment News April 2024 appeared first on Ten Percent Legal Recruitment ..read more

The landscape of the legal profession and recruitment into law firms and in house legal departments in the UK is undergoing significant transformation, shaped by evolving business practices, technological advancements, and changing workforce expectations. As we look ahead to 2024, it is crucial for law firms and in-house legal departments to stay abreast of the emerging trends. Understanding these trends can help firms position themselves to attract and retain top talent. This article explores the key trends in legal recruitment for the upcoming year. We also highlight how platforms like www.t ..read more

Solicitors looking for work and law firms for sale. Update 10th April 2024 from Ten Percent Legal Recruitment, Jonathan Fagan Business Brokers and Interim Lawyers Locum Legal Recruitment. New Locums Book a locum – call 0800 246 5001 or email jobs@interimlawyers.co.uk. 1,500+ locum & consultant lawyers registered. CN31057 Corporate Commercial Solicitor 40 year PQE solicitor looking for locum roles in corporate commercial, commercial contracts, financial services, competition law, data protection, advertising and sales promotion law and regulation compliance, and general trading law and regu ..read more

Locum and permanent candidates looking for work in the UK from Ten Percent Legal Recruitment, Interim Lawyers and Jonathan Fagan Business Brokers. Update 27th March with new candidates and firm updates. New Locums Call us on 0800 246 5001 or email jobs@interimlawyers.co.uk. We have 1,500+ locum & consultant lawyers registered with us. CN31854 Litigation & Commercial 15 year PQE solicitor looking for locum roles around Cardiff or via remote working. Experience of contract and commercial work including commercial litigation, insolvency, consumer and property law including landlord & ..read more

New Locums Call us on 0800 246 5001 or email jobs@interimlawyers.co.uk. We have 1,500+ locum & consultant lawyers registered with us. CN31795 Leasehold Enfranchisement Solicitor 15 year PQE solicitor specialising in leasehold enfranchisement looking for locum roles. Can cover remote, Devon, Surrey/Hampshire and possibly London depending on the firm’s requirements. CN31820 Employment Solicitor 18 year PQE employment solicitor looking for locum roles around Hertfordshire or via remote working. Experience includes contentious and non-contentious matters and tribunal representations. Clients r ..read more

Which is more important – deal structure or valuation? Type of Business – Law or Accountancy Most businesses have a value to someone somewhere, but the answer to this question depends very much on the type of business you are. For accountancy firms the valuation is key, and is usually fairly easy to do, with most accountants valuing their own practices using the multiple of gross recurring fees (GRF), which can vary widely (and roughly) between 1 and 1.6. So, if your business has a recognised £100,000 in gross recurring fees then the value is likely to be somewhere between £100,000 and £160,00 ..read more

Salary Guide – March 2024 from Ten Percent Legal Each month we publish a list of any salary levels we become aware of from employers in relation to jobs offered and salaries indicated. March 2024 Guide These are the salaries we have had indicated by law firms to us for 3 years PQE and upwards. London figures in brackets where relevant. Commercial In House Solicitor (General) – £80k – £120k (£85k-140k) Commercial Litigation – £45-£65k (£50k-£90k) Corporate Commercial – £50k-£150k (£65k-£175k) Construction – £65k-£95k Commercial Property – £55k-£85k Insolvency – £55k-£75k IP – £50k-£90k Professi ..read more