UNCOVER is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to placing legal risk and compliance professionals into law firms across the UK. The Legal Risk & Compliance recruitment market experienced significant growth throughout 2024, with firms continuing to compete intensely for top talent in an increasingly dynamic landscape.

As the demand for skilled professionals in risk and compliance rises, salaries have increased across all levels. This reflects the growing importance of robust risk management and regulatory compliance in today’s legal sector. Firms of all sizes – from US law firms to smaller regional and national practices – are bolstering their compliance functions to keep pace with the ever-changing regulatory environment.

One of the key trends in recent years has been the introduction of remote and agile working practices. These have enabled law firms to access previously untapped talent pools, reducing geographic constraints and narrowing the wage gap between London and other regions in the UK. While London salaries remain higher, the overall parity across regions has improved, creating a more balanced market.

To assist our candidates and clients in navigating this evolving environment, we have compiled a 2025 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.