The Rise in Solicitor Salaries in Exeter since 2020

The Rise in Solicitor Salaries in Exeter since 2020

Salaries within the legal market in Exeter have shot up over the past three years since the pandemic… but is this sharp rise in salaries starting to plateau? Back at the start of March 2020, just before the pandemic hit, one large firm in Exeter gave me an NQ level...
It’s Been A Crazy Year for Devon’s Legal Market

It’s Been A Crazy Year for Devon’s Legal Market

As we move into the new financial year, I wanted to look back at the past 12 months and reflect on the legal recruitment market here in Devon. It’s actually been quite a crazy year, in a number of ways! Thinking back to last Spring and Summer, there were firms really...
Study-Support Clawback Agreements – are they fair?!

Study-Support Clawback Agreements – are they fair?!

Two years ago, one of my candidates had to deal with a very tough study fee claw-back agreement, which almost prevented her from leaving the law firm she’d qualified at, even though she was very excited about the new role I’d secured her. This agreement...
How enforceable is your restrictive covenant?

How enforceable is your restrictive covenant?

Restrictive covenants are something that can often cause worry for candidates looking to move from one law firm to another… but just how enforceable are these agreements? I often see covenants which seem very water-tight and well-thought through, from a wording...
Why Solicitors get paid more than Chartered Legal Executives

Why Solicitors get paid more than Chartered Legal Executives

The question of why Solicitors are paid more than Chartered Legal Executives comes to me time and time again, when recruiting into the legal sector. People often ask me about the different salary levels between Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives, which I keep...