⚖️ Q3 EMEA Legal Market Update – Q3 Overview ⚖️ The legal market in Q3 saw a post-election surge in hiring, with firms eager to address pent-up demand. Interestingly, the usual August slowdown was absent as firms kept their momentum, signalling a shift from traditional seasonal trends. View full report: https://lnkd.in/e88ViBQU #LegalHiring #MarketTrends #LegalRecruitment
Buchanan Law
Staffing and Recruiting
London, England 7,448 followers
Providing world-class staffing solutions to the legal sector since 2013.
About us
Seeking new opportunities? Building a team? We offer industry expertise and a global network to help you open the door to the future you want. As a trusted adviser, we’re ready to go the extra mile to take your career or your practice further. We equip you with valuable insights. Align our support with your aspirations. And guide you through a challenging market we know and understand.
- Website
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https://wearebuchanan.com/law/
External link for Buchanan Law
- Industry
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2013
Locations
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Primary
A5, Hatchers Yard, 9 Tanner Street, London Bridge
London, England SE1 3LE, GB
Employees at Buchanan Law
Updates
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⚖️ Q3 US Legal Market Update – Forecast for Q4 ⚖️ Q4 is expected to see a continued rise in hiring across transactional areas like M&A, Private Equity, and Structured Finance, driven by increased deal activity. Project finance, especially in renewables and oil & gas, is also set to remain busy. While lateral hiring will pick up, many candidates may wait until after year-end bonuses before making moves, leading to a rush of activity in early 2025. View full report: https://lnkd.in/eVAJfyZD #USLegalMarket #HiringTrends #PrivateEquity #TransactionalLaw
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⚖️ Q3 EMEA Legal Market Update – Forecast for Q4 ⚖️ Q4 is expected to bring a surge in hiring activity as firms address pent-up demand from earlier in the year. Transactional sectors like Private Equity, M&A, Capital Markets, and Structured Finance are set to be the busiest. With more candidates entering the market, competition will be fierce, making it essential for both candidates and employers to stand out. View full report: https://lnkd.in/e88ViBQU #EMEALegalMarket #InDemandSkills #LegalRecruitment #TransactionalLaw
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⚖️ US Legal Market Update – Hiring Activity & Salaries ⚖️ Q3 saw high demand for junior to mid-level associates, driven by increased transactional workflows and hiring efforts from AmLaw50 firms. Private equity, finance, and the resurgence of capital markets hiring added further momentum. View full report: https://lnkd.in/eVAJfyZD #USLegalMarket #InDemandSkills #LegalRecruitment #TransactionalLaw
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⚖️ Q3 EMEA Legal Market Update – In-Demand Skill Sets ⚖️ The EMEA legal recruitment market in Q3 saw a shift towards senior-level hires. Firms are now seeking experienced lawyers capable of handling cases independently, driving business development, and taking on client-facing roles. This marks a change from the junior-level hiring surge of 2022-2023, as firms focus on expanding their capacity for high-level work. View full report: https://lnkd.in/e88ViBQU #EMEALegalMarket #InDemandSkills #LegalRecruitment #SeniorHiring
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🔍 How to Assess a Law Firm’s Culture Before Joining ⚖️ Joining a law firm is about more than just the title or pay — it’s about cultural fit. Finding the right environment can make the difference between a thriving career and feeling disconnected. In our latest blog, we share practical tips for evaluating a firm’s culture before accepting an offer. Read more: https://lnkd.in/egB-BENT #LegalCareers #LawFirmCulture #CareerDecisions #LegalProfessionals
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⚖️ US Legal Market Update – Hiring Activity & Salaries ⚖️ Finance remained key, with notable hiring in structured, leveraged, and project finance, alongside M&A and Private Equity. Capital Markets also rebounded, with elite firms recruiting in equity and debt markets. While salary levels stayed stable across Big Law, following multiple increases in recent years, mid-market firms are gradually raising salaries to remain competitive. Signing bonuses have also become more common, particularly for mid-level associates in high-demand areas. View full report: https://lnkd.in/eVAJfyZD #USLegalMarket #HiringTrends #CapitalMarkets
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⚖️ Q3 EMEA Legal Market Update – Hiring Activity and Salaries ⚖️ Q3 saw robust hiring in Competition & Antitrust, with Debt Capital Markets, M&A, and Private Equity recovering to previous levels. NQ salaries continued to rise, with Mishcon de Reya increasing pay twice and Silver Circle firms following to stay competitive. Broader salary reviews across qualification years are expected later this year. View full report: https://lnkd.in/e88ViBQU #EMEALegalMarket #HiringTrends #NQSalary #LegalRecruitment
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⚖️ US Legal Market Update – Q3 Overview ⚖️ Hiring in the US legal market rose in Q3, driven by stabilising economic factors like interest rate cuts and easing inflation. Dealmaking activity surged, boosting demand for transactional attorneys. Despite ongoing political uncertainty as the election approaches, the market showed resilience, with hiring remaining robust. View full report: https://lnkd.in/eVAJfyZD #USLegalMarket #HiringTrends #LegalRecruitment
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At Buchanan, we help candidates make confident, informed decisions about their careers. Recently, we worked with a lawyer balancing an international project and an offer from a leading US firm. Facing a rigid start date, she needed a role that respected her current commitments. By offering guidance and negotiating flexibility, we ensured she could balance both commitments. The result? A position that aligned perfectly with her personal and professional goals. Read more on how we supported the candidate in finding the right fit for their ambitions: https://lnkd.in/eApjEcnr #LegalCareers #WorkLifeBalance #CareerProgression #LegalRecruitment
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