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Thoughts and opinions about legal recruitment, top tips for candidates and latest news about Ryder Reid Legal.

  • A buzzing new environmental initiative: our beehive sponsorship

    Posted on Monday, July 13, 2026 by Ryder Reid

    As we continue to build on our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, we wanted to invest in an initiative that reflects our vision and values, while making a positive contribution to the world around us. When the opportunity to sponsor an Oh, Honey beehive arose, it felt like the perfect fit. Bees play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, pollinating many of the plants ...

  • Jude's work experience journey

    Posted on Thursday, July 9, 2026 by Callum Smith

    Every time we welcome a work experience student, we're reminded of the value that fresh perspectives and enthusiastic young talent bring to our business. Having college student Jude with us over the past couple of months has been incredibly rewarding and, as well as contributing to his qualification, his time with us empowered him to develop his skills, confidence and understanding of the working ...

  • Why progression pathways should be central to your paralegal talent strategy

    Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 by Evie Kennett

    For experienced paralegal candidates, clear progression opportunities have become a real differentiator. With routes to qualification now more accessible than ever, many see these positions a strategic step towards becoming a solicitor. As a result, they are looking beyond the responsibilities and salary attached to a role, and paying closer attention to the opportunities to develop. Having ...

  • Why relationships remain the ultimate hiring advantage

    Posted on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 by Gemma Coyston

    Effective hiring is about more than matching a CV to a job description. Although skills and experience are important, employers benefit more from gaining meaningful insight into their candidates beyond their skills on paper. The firms consistently securing top talent are those who recognise that recruitment is a careful process centred on building genuine relationships with people and a solid ...

  • Employment Act amendments: a pivotal moment for your talent strategy

    Posted on Thursday, April 2, 2026 by Peter Page

    With Employment Act 2025 amendments coming into effect, your hiring decisions have never been more critical. Within this significant change, employees will gain unfair dismissal rights after six months’ service (a reduction from two years) raising the stakes for onboarding and early performance management. Stronger day-one rights and better protection for employees put additional pressure on ...

  • Closing the confidence gap

    Posted on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 by Daisy Raiteri

    Did you know female candidates tend to only go for a role if they meet 100% of the criteria, whereas men will apply if they have around 60% of the listed skills*? This is a documented Confidence Gap* that can quietly hold brilliant women back in their careers, and that as recruiters we have the opportunity to address. Specialising in Paralegal recruitment, a big part of my work is in helping ...

  • AI in legal: why human skills are still paramount

    Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 by Peter Page

    Despite the rhetoric that AI is quickly reshaping how businesses operate, and a mounting pressure on them to integrate it into their workstreams, our close partnerships with law firms around the world tell a more measured story. We’re witnessing a growing curiosity around the possibilities of AI, but it’s clear from our conversations with clients – including UK, U.S. and International firms –that ...

  • Everyday actions that create equity for female talent

    Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 by Andrea Prendergast

    Working with female candidates from entry to exec level has given me a unique perspective on the challenges women face throughout. Although they come up against the same issues across the career spectrum, they tend to feel them differently depending on their role and seniority. Where junior candidates are aware of workplace inequality and clear on their desire for it to change, those in ...

  • How U.S. firms are restructuring leadership to empower London & EMEA growth

    Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 by Andrea Prendergast

    In all my years leading Executive Search, the past few have certainly been the most transformative for leadership roles in the sector. U.S. law firms are reimagining their organisational structures to support regional expansion, placing Chief Operations Officers (COO) and C-suite hires in London and EMEA to drive local strategy. We’re seeing an emerging trend for commercially-minded execs to come ...

  • The value of human skills and connection in an AI landscape

    Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2026 by Hollie Bardwell

    It’s no secret that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the job-search experience. Between candidates using it to refine submissions, employers leveraging automation, and roles evolving to embrace new technology, it stands to reason that people feel AI has made the market more competitive, with 45% of Gen Z saying it’s become harder to stand out*. Reassuringly for candidates, there is still ...

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