Executive managers within the legal sector are in high demand, with figures showing a 54% increase in vacancies in the last year.
The research, carried out by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), also found that demand for lawyers specialising in family law increased by 27.9%.
Looking at a regional analysis, job opportunities were reported as being at their strongest in the North East of England where legal vacancies were up 36.4% during the 12 months to August 2017.
There was also solid growth across the North West and South East, where vacancies rose by 13.9% and 13.1% respectively. Overall legal vacancies in Greater London dipped by 2.4% over the same period.
Ann Swain, chief executive of APSCo, said, “The legal sector continues to show positive signs of strength, but as these figures demonstrate, organisational structures within the profession are shifting, and this is having a notable impact on demand for talent.”
“The advent of external investment and ownership which came with the introduction of alternative business structures in 2012 marked the start of a new wave of commercial awareness within the sector which continues to evolve. Today, this is evident in a boom in demand for managers, marketing professionals and HR leaders as firms focus on expansion through smart business structuring and astute business development strategies.”
“The fact that jobs growth is also increasing rapidly outside of the capital is also indicative of this shifting tide. Aside from the fact that an increasing number of businesses are ‘north-shoring’ operations, technological advancements also mean that law firms no longer have to be on the doorstep of their client base. This has spurred an increase in practices which set up shop where overheads are cheaper so that they can offer competitive rates to clients with which they communicate with virtually. This model relies on volume, slick systems and processes, and business acumen, which is reflected in the roles our members are placing.”
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