A cautionary tale for lawyers considering a move in-house
Practising at an elite law firm is often viewed, with good reason, as the pinnacle of the legal profession. For some, it is the realisation of their professional dreams, offering lucrative income, exposure to the highest value work, and a heavy dose of prestige. But, as anyone in legal recruitment will tell you, plenty of […]
Why flexible hours work for lawyers
Long gone are the days of a rigid 9-5 with a trend for flexible working taking a grip within a growing number of law firms. Being a lawyer inherently demands long hours, but the changing face of technology and the ability to work from anywhere is for some firms changing the long held belief that […]
Partner Interviews – How to write a business case without a big following
Partner Interviews – How to write a business case without a big following By some margin, the most common reason for Partnership interviews falling through is the lack of a compelling business case from the prospective lateral hire. Technical skills, strong credentials and personal fit are all vital but they are rarely the key determinant […]
When will I make Partner?
A decade of experience but no more secures Capital’s top legal partnership roles Ten years is the magic number for lawyers looking to be made partner in top law firms in London and the Midlands, but opportunities close once this milestone is passed Lawyers in the capital must have on average ten years’ experience to […]
A review of recruitment trends in the planning market Nov 2016
Brexit, Boutiques & Mergers – A review of the current recruitment trends in the planning market. Brexit yet to impact the demand for planning solicitors Multiple senior lateral hires reflect sustained confidence in the sector High-end boutique suggests potential to disrupt market Demand for development planning continues to outstrip infrastructure planning Shifting market makes getting expert […]
Ten Reasons to Move Offshore (and Five Reasons to Think Twice)
In over sixteen years of helping lawyers to move offshore, we have yet to see one who has regretted it. We consistently hear feedback that it has been both a career-defining and life-changing decision. Indeed, many people that we first worked with in the early 2000’s are now Partners offshore and have never looked back. […]
Living and working in Jersey
With taxes on the mainland showing no sign of falling any time soon and little real shift in the work-life balance at your average City law firm, it is hardly surprising that so many lawyers are tempted to look offshore. Jersey offers a mix of international calibre work, a commute measured in minutes not hours […]
Lawyers – Making a Career Move in a Brexit Market
Even the most optimistic Brexiteers acknowledge that it is likely to take at least a couple of years to resolve the future of Britain’s relationship with the EU. Some predict it could take a decade. With uncertainty the only certainty, the natural first instinct may well be to batten down the hatches and enjoy life […]
Lawyers – Interviewing for an International Career Move
So, you have nailed the technical part of the interview; you have the skills and experience; you’re willing to relocate…the job must be yours right? Wrong. Whilst all law firms talk about cultural fit, in many domestic recruitment processes – particularly in high-demand skill sets – it is little more than lip-service. Smile at the […]
Development versus Infrastructure Planning
Development versus Infrastructure Planning. Advice for junior planning solicitors. Views on the legal planning sector 2015/16 by Stuart Phillips, Origin Legal. Recruitment in the planning market in 2015 has continued on an upward curve with most of the major practices hiring to expand or to replace this year. Confidence in the market is further demonstrated […]