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19 August 2026
Stick or Twist? The NQ guide for Solicitors to get your 1st move right.

Stick or Twist? The NQ guide for Solicitors to get your 1st move right.

You are in the final stretch of your training contract. The IPLS is done. Qualification

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28 July 2026
How to prepare for Pay Transparency

How to prepare for Pay Transparency

Why Northern Ireland employers should start planning now For years, “Competitive Salary” has been one

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23 July 2026
The EU Pay Transparency Directive: A Plain English guide for NI Solicitors and Law Firms

The EU Pay Transparency Directive: A Plain English guide for NI Solicitors and Law Firms

A significant piece of EU employment legislation is reshaping how employers advertise jobs, set salaries

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22 July 2026
Will my legal career thrive in NI?

Will my legal career thrive in NI?

Should I return to NI? The Honest Guide for Solicitors in GB and Ireland You’ve

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01 July 2026
What the numbers actually tell us: A review of the NI Legal Salary Survey 2026

What the numbers actually tell us: A review of the NI Legal Salary Survey 2026

The figures in our salary survey tell one story. What sits behind them — the

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23 April 2026
Countering the Counter Offer

Countering the Counter Offer

Making the decision to change jobs is difficult, it is necessary to rule with your

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12 January 2026
Before you start your job search…

Before you start your job search…

Before you start your job search, taking some time to prepare can significantly improve your

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10 April 2025
Top 6 Motivations for Job Moves in the UK & Ireland in 2025

Top 6 Motivations for Job Moves in the UK & Ireland in 2025

The job market across the UK and Ireland continues to evolve at pace, shaped by

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16 August 2023
Exploring Job Change Trends:                                   Salary Expectations and Shifting Priorities in 2023

Exploring Job Change Trends: Salary Expectations and Shifting Priorities in 2023

The job market has been a whirlwind in recent times. The year 2022 saw an

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23 March 2023
Salary Guidance for Qualified Solicitors – N’Ireland and Dublin, Spring 2023.

Salary Guidance for Qualified Solicitors – N’Ireland and Dublin, Spring 2023.

For a private consultation to discuss your specific situation on earnings and reward, please contact

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15 June 2022
A Taxing decision for finance professionals

A Taxing decision for finance professionals

No doubt you have heard a lot about the finance market, and all job markets

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20 January 2022
What Can Newly Qualified Finance Professionals in Northern Ireland Expect This Year?

What Can Newly Qualified Finance Professionals in Northern Ireland Expect This Year?

2021 was a real upset, no-one at the start of the year was expecting what

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