Why mid-level lawyers are so hard to find right now

Following the “silly money” being offered during the age of COVID-19, there is currently a “significant...

03 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Busy year’ expected for in-house talent, recruiter says

Newly created roles and “pent-up demand” for movement may well give rise to a flurry of recruitment activity for...

28 January 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Addressing the not-so-hidden crisis of women leaving law firms

Numerous women who have worked hard, invested years studying, and made considerable sacrifices are leaving the...

06 December 2024

By Grace Robbie

Remaining ‘engaged’ and ‘passionate’ while running a firm

By looking after herself and her staff, this principal solicitor has found that her long-term succession planning has...

18 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Employee retention now ‘critical’ strategic move for firms

In the current legal landscape, the competition for top talent is fierce, with law firms vying to attract and retain...

10 April 2024

By Lauren Croft

Is a ‘loyalty tax’ sustainable within the legal profession?

Within a candidate-short market, some firms are opting for increased sign-on and other bonus schemes for top lawyers,...

07 February 2023

By Lauren Croft

‘Employee wellbeing is front and centre’ in 2023

After learning a number of lessons throughout the pandemic, creating a supportive firm environment focused on staff...

13 January 2023

By Lauren Croft

PD ‘critical’ for retention

Smaller firms need to be prioritising retention and professional development in order to compete for talent amid the...

03 November 2022

By Lauren Croft

Salaries in mid-tier firms have ‘possibly peaked’

As salaries within private practice rise “across the board”, mid-tier firms will need to focus on their culture,...

21 September 2022

By Lauren Croft