UNCOVER is a specialist recruitment agency focused exclusively on placing legal risk and compliance professionals into law firms across the UK. In 2023, the legal risk and compliance recruitment market continued to thrive, witnessing salary increases at all levels as law firms competed to attract and retain top talent in a fiercely competitive landscape.

The surge in salaries can be attributed primarily to heightened competition among firms. As regulatory pressures on law firms continue to rise, well-established firms have expanded their teams. Additionally, there has been a notable effort from US firms, as well as smaller regional and national firms, to establish dedicated risk and compliance functions.

The introduction of remote and agile working has enabled law firms to access candidate pools that were previously restricted by geography. Consequently, while salaries in London remain higher than those in other UK regions, the wage gap has significantly narrowed, leading to greater parity across all levels.

To assist our candidates and clients in navigating this evolving environment, we have compiled a 2024 salary guide. This guide offers insights into salary benchmarks across the legal risk and compliance industry, helping both job seekers and employers set realistic expectations for the upcoming year.

It is important to note that these findings provide a general overview of the market, considering the wide range of roles within Legal Risk & Compliance. If you have specific questions, please feel free to contact us directly at [email protected] or via phone at (+44) 7384 985 983.