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Connecting legal and compliance professionals with leading law firms and corporations
At Alchemy Global Talent Solutions, we specialise in recruiting for permanent and fixed-term contract positions within the Legal and Compliance jobs sector. Our expertise spans the full spectrum of legal roles, from entry-level positions such as Legal Assistants, Secretaries, and Paralegals, through to senior roles including Solicitors, Associates, Senior Partners, Barristers, and Counsel. We also work extensively across compliance and immigration roles, including Consultants, Advisors, Case Managers and Heads of Immigration.
We are trusted by some of the world’s largest international law firms, boutique practices, and in-house legal teams across corporations. Our position enables us to support organisations at all levels through our Legal PA services, providing smooth support, and Compliance Officer services for framework development, as well as senior Partner leadership for practice area management.
Our recruitment spans all major legal disciplines: Employment, Family and Private Client law, Litigation, Commercial Property, Immigration, Intellectual Property, and the growing areas of Cyber Security and Data Protection. Our candidate placement strategy operates with specialised methods for each field to find suitable positions for candidates.
Our organisation delivers long-term solutions through our proven track record, extensive network, and commitment to precision. We are a recruitment partner that connects exceptional talent with organisations which offer them the best opportunities for success.
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Alchemy operates as a specialist legal recruitment agency, focusing on matching top law firms and corporations with outstanding candidates. We recruit across permanent and fixed-term roles for every position within a modern legal team—spanning Legal Administrators, Secretaries and PAs, through to Solicitors, Associates, Partners, Barristers, and Counsel.
Our reach extends across key practice areas including Employment, Family, Litigation, Private Client, Commercial Property, Intellectual Property, Cyber and Data Protection. We also have a strong presence in Immigration law, sourcing professionals ranging from Visa Advisors and Immigration Case Managers to Heads of Immigration and Business Development Managers within immigration services.
What sets us apart is the bespoke nature of our service. We invest time to understand our clients and candidates. At Alchemy, we recommend opportunities to candidates only when they can truly succeed in their roles. The process enables employers to choose candidates who meet technical standards and show potential for long-term value and cultural compatibility.
Our extensive network and sector expertise enable us to function as a strategic partner in legal recruitment by providing speed, precision, and outstanding results.
If you’re seeking your next career move in law, Alchemy can connect you with leading opportunities across the UK and beyond. We recruit across a wide variety of positions, from Legal Secretaries, Administrators and Assistants through to Paralegals, Legal Executives, Solicitors, Associates, Partners, and Barristers.
Our opportunities span a wide range of practice areas. Employment law professionals need to advise on workplace disputes while developing organisational policies as part of their practice. Family and Private Client law candidates demonstrate their support for wills and probate as well as divorce and estate planning matters. The litigation roles include commercial, civil and regulatory disputes. In addition, we source talent for Commercial Property, Intellectual Property, Cyber and Data Protection, and immigration law, where demand for Visa Advisors, Immigration Lawyers and Immigration Specialists continues to grow.
Working with Alchemy Global Talent Solutions means gaining access to expert guidance on CV presentation, interview preparation, salary benchmarking and career progression. Our support services align with your career goals, whether you're seeking temporary work, your first legal position, or a high-level legal role.
Our process enables employers to access a well-screened group of top candidates who will produce quick results and drive sustained organisational achievement.
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The path to becoming a lawyer in the UK requires both academic and practical training completion. The typical starting point for aspiring solicitors involves obtaining either an LLB qualifying law degree or a non-law degree followed by enrollment in the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) conversion course. You then need to pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and complete two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), which can be gained at a law firm, an in-house legal team, or other approved settings.
If you wish to become a barrister, the route involves completing a law degree or GDL, followed by the Bar Course, and then a one-year pupillage under the supervision of an experienced barrister.
Your career prospects will improve substantially through relevant experience gained from internships and paralegal roles and legal assistant positions and professional development and networking.
The compliance officer upholds organisational standards through the implementation of regulatory and statutory and ethical requirements in all operations. The UK requires this role to monitor GDPR compliance as well as FCA regulations and Anti-Money Laundering laws and sector-specific requirements.
Their role typically involves developing and enforcing compliance policies, conducting audits and risk assessments, delivering staff training, and reporting on regulatory adherence. The team investigates potential breaches and provides guidance for corrective action to help businesses prevent legal and financial risks as well as protect their reputation.
The assurance provided by compliance officers ensures organisations maintain responsible legal operations which embed good governance throughout their daily business activities.
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