What’s Inside the Guide?

We surveyed over 1,000 professionals and analysed the latest hiring data to give you a reliable snapshot of today’s Legal Risk & Compliance market.

Inside, you’ll find:

Salary bands for every level – from Junior Analyst to Director, across Business Acceptance, Risk, and Compliance functions

London vs regional breakdowns – see exactly how location affects compensation

Market movement – data on bonuses, salary increases, job mobility, and what’s driving people to move

What professionals actually want in 2026 – flexible working, wellbeing support, financial benefits, and the perks that matter most

Real career insights – including a featured profile on Luke Haddon’s journey from recession graduate to MLRO at Keystone Law

Why fee earners are switching – a dedicated section on moving from private practice into Risk & Compliance roles

If you work in legal risk and compliance – or you’re planning your next step, this guide is built for you.