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The legal and compliance recruitment market in Northern Ireland and London is seeing strong growth, with regulatory changes driving demand for skilled professionals.

 

Demand for legal and compliance talent increased by 15% across the UK in 2024, with roles in areas such as data protection, financial crime, and corporate governance seeing demand rise by over 20%.  This increase in demand resulted in a 30% reduction in the availability of experienced candidates, leading to heightened competition for top-tier talent, an on-going challenge. 

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Across all regions, flexibility, hybrid and remote working remains a pivotal talking point.  70% of candidates stating that flexibility is a crucial factor in their job choices.  Given some of the challenges organisations have faced with recruitment, we have also noticed in some sectors and locations, a trend in salary inflation, with average salaries in the compliance sector rising by 8-10% from last year to this year, particularly in sectors linked to ESG compliance and financial regulation.

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To assess your worth or to ensure you are being competitive, download the below guide.  Our salary guide provides on overview of the current compensation levels and trends across Northern Ireland and London, empowering employers to stay competitive in the market and attract the talent they need.