Chris Eastwood

Business Manager

With over 20 years’ experience as a specialist legal recruiter. Chris focuses exclusively on Risk & Compliance and Employment appointments across the UK legal sector.

He works closely with law firms to source and secure high-caliber professionals within compliance, regulatory, AML, risk management, and employment law. Supporting everything from strategic senior hires to key team growth. He understands the increasing regulatory pressures and commercial challenges facing modern law firms, and prides himself on identifying talent that strengthens governance, protects reputation, and drives sustainable growth.

His approach is consultative and relationship-led. He’ll take the time to understand each firm’s culture, structure, and long-term objectives, ensuring every placement is aligned, not just technically, but strategically. Equally, he supports candidates with honest market insight, discretion, and guidance to help them make informed career decisions.

Above all Chris is passionate about building long-term partnerships and delivering a professional, proactive, and trusted recruitment service within the Risk, Compliance, and Employment space.

Likes: My dog, Bill – a trusty cockapoo, watching water polo, hiking the local fells

 

Recruiting for

  • Legal Compliance Assistant –...

    • Guildford
    • Permanent
    • £28k - 30k per year

    Legal Compliance AssistantLocationGuildford / WimbledonReports ToMLRO / Compliance TeamOverviewWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented

  • Legal Secretary – Employment

    • Reading
    • Permanent
    • £27k - 30k per year

    Legal SecretaryOverviewWe are seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial

  • Employment Solicitor

    • Shrewsbury
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 55k per year

    Employment Solicitor (3+ PQE)Location: Shrewsbury / ChesterSalary: Competitive, DOEContract: Permanent, Full-TimeAre you an experienced Employment

  • Compliance Assistant

    • Birmingham
    • Permanent
    • £30k per year

    Compliance AssistantLocation: BirminghamSalary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOEJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentAbout the CompanyOur client is a

  • Risk and Compliance Assistant

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £30k - 35k per year

    Job Title: Risk & Compliance AssistantLocation: North WestSalary: Competitive, dependent on experienceJob Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout

  • Risk and Compliance Assistant

    • Newcastle upon Tyne
    • Permanent
    • £28k - 35k per year

    Job Title: Risk & Compliance AssistantLocation: North EastSalary: Competitive, dependent on experienceJob Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout

  • Risk and Compliance Officer

    • Wallsend
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 50k per year

    ob Title: Risk & Compliance OfficerLocation: North EastSalary: Competitive, dependent on experienceJob Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout

  • Risk and Compliance Officer

    • Warrington
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 50k per year

    ob Title: Risk & Compliance OfficerLocation: North West (Warrington)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceJob Type: Full-time,

  • Compliance Assistant (Require SRA...

    • Coventry
    • Permanent
    • £26k - 30k per year

    Compliance AssistantLocated - Coventry | Regional Law Firm | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + BenefitsA

  • Senior Employment Solicitor...

    • Northampton
    • Permanent
    • £60k - 90k per year

    **Genuine Partnership opportunities for the right candidate**Tell me more about the role....We have a fantastic

  • Practice Manager

    • Nottingham
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year

    Practice Manager (Law Firm)Location: Nottingham (Multi-site law firm)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceContract: Full-time, PermanentAn established

  • Associate /Senior Associate...

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year

    We are looking to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor to join this established

  • Compliance Executuve

    • Birmingham
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 37k per year

    Compliance ExecutiveBirmingham | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + BenefitsA well-established and highly respected regional law

  • Employment Solicitor 1 – 4...

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £55k - 60k per year

    Are you an established Employment Solicitor with circa 3-5 years' PQE, looking to join a

  • Employment Solicitor

    • Bromley
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 70k per year

    Employment Lawyer - Hybrid WorkingRegional Law Firm | Well Established PracticeA well-established and highly regarded

  • Risk and Compliance Solicitor

    • Nottingham
    • Permanent
    • £60k per year

    Confidential Opportunity - Risk & Compliance LawyerNottingham | Hybrid WorkingAn established and rapidly growing legal

  • Corporate Solicitor

    • Newcastle upon Tyne
    • Permanent
    • £60k - 70k per year

    Corporate Solicitor - 3 Years PQELocation: NewcastleSalary: Competitive + BenefitsJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentAn excellent opportunity

  • Compliance Officer

    • Brierfield
    • Permanent
    • £60k - 65k per year

    Compliance OfficerLocation: Burnley Salary: Competitive + BenefitsJob Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout the FirmWe are a well-established and

  • Employment Solicitor

    • Reading
    • Permanent
    • £65k - 70k per year

    Employment Solicitor (2-8 PQE)? Location: Remote OR South East? Salary: Competitive + Benefits? Full Time

  • Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE)...

    • Leeds
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 70k per year

    Employment Solicitor - Regional Law Firm - LeedsFully Remote - 1-2 days a MONTH in

  • Employment Solicitor (3+ PQE)

    • Sleaford
    • Permanent
    • £55k - 60k per year

    Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career?

  • Employment Solicitor

    • Newcastle upon Tyne
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year

    Employment SolicitorCirca 4+ PQE North EastMy Client is a modern, full-service law firm with a strong

  • Senior Employment Solicitor 6+ PQE

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £70k - 80k per year

    Senior Employment Solicitor – ManchesterSalary: Competitive + Bonus + BenefitsA leading and well-established law firm

  • Employment Solicitor NQ+

    • Northampton
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 50k per year

    Are you a Newly Qualified Solicitor ready to take the next step in your

  • AML Officer

    • Grimsby
    • Permanent
    • Market related

    AML Officer - Risk & ComplianceLocation: Grimsby or Hull, with travel to other office locations

  • Group Compliance Manager

    • Stroud
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year

    The RoleThe Group Compliance Manager will lead, manage and oversee all regulatory, legal, risk, data

  • AML Analyst

    • Nottingham
    • Permanent
    • £28k - 30k per year

    Anti-Money Laundering AnalystLocation: East MidlandsSalary: Competitive + BenefitsJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentA leading group of well-established

  • Commercial Litigation Associate /...

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £65k - 75k per year

    A well-established specialist commercial law firm in the North West is seeking a Commercial Litigation

  • Corporate Solicitor

    • Newcastle upon Tyne
    • Permanent
    • £60k per year

    Corporate SolicitorLocation: North East EnglandFirm: Top-Tier Regional Law FirmSalary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsAbout the FirmA

  • In-House Commercial Lawyer

    • Blackpool
    • Permanent
    • £60k - 75k per...

    Key Responsibilities  Review and provide legal advice on title matters.    Review and advise on corporate structures

  • Senior Employment Solicitor 5+ PQE

    • London Wall
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 70k per year

    Job Title: Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE)Location: London (Hybrid Working)Salary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsContract Type: Full-time,

  • Compliance Manager

    • Nottingham
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 55k per year

    Compliance ManagerLocation: Nottingham (Hybrid working available)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceFirm: Established and growing law firmThe

  • Employment Solicitor (3-5 PQE)

    • Birmingham
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year

    Job Title: Employment Solicitor (3+ PQE)Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working)Salary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsContract Type: Full-time, PermanentJoin a