Chris Eastwood

Legal Talent 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

  • COLP /COFA

    • Doncaster
    • Permanent
    • £70k per year

    Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) / Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA)Location: Doncaster,

  • Senior Employment Solicitor 5+ PQE

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

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

  • Partner Recruitment

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £100k - 400k per...

    Become a Partner. Build Your Legacy. Take Control of Your Own Destiny. Are you an

  • Employment Solicitor – 7+ PQE

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

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

  • 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

  • Employment Solicitor

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

    Employment Solicitor Location: Flexible – Multi-office / NationalDepartment: EmploymentPosition: Full-timeExperience: Experienced Solicitor (ideally 5+ years'

  • Employment Solicitor –...

    • Islington
    • Permanent
    • £80k - 120k per...

    Employment Solicitor - Salaried Partner Location: LondonExperience: Circa 7 years' PQEPackage: Salaried PartnerThe OpportunityAn excellent opportunity

  • Employment Solicitor

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 70k per year

    Employment SolicitorLocation: Lancashire (Hybrid Working Available)Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per weekThe OpportunityAn excellent opportunity has

  • 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 (5+ PQE)...

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

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

  • Employment Associate – 6 PQE

    • Oldham
    • Permanent
    • £60k per year

    Senior associate - Employment Solicitor

  • Restructuring and Insolvency...

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £45k per year

    Restructuring and Insolvency

  • Group Compliance Manager

    • Gloucester
    • Permanent
    • £55k per year

    Group Compliance Manager - 3 OfficesGloucester (Head Office), Bristol and LondonThe Group Compliance Manager will

  • Compliance and Business Support...

    • Stoke-on-Trent
    • Permanent
    • £28k - 35k per year

    CONFIDENTIAL - COMPLIANCE & BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICERSalary: £28,000-£35,000 per annum, depending on experienceLocation: Stoke On

  • Director of Compliance and Risk

    • Sheffield
    • Permanent
    • £130k per year

    Director of Compliance, Risk & GovernanceCOLP | MLRO | Board AppointmentHelp shape the future of

  • COLP

    • Harrogate
    • Permanent
    • £60k per year

    COLP - Part-TimeHarrogate, North Yorkshire | Leading Specialist Law FirmAn exciting opportunity for an experienced

  • Group Compliance Manager

    • Gloucester
    • Permanent
    • £70k per year

    Compliance Manager - 3 OfficesGloucester (Head Office)The Group Compliance Manager will lead, manage and oversee

  • Compliance Manager – Law Firm

    • Gloucester
    • Permanent
    • £60k - 70k per year

    CONFIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITYGroup Compliance ManagerLegal Services | Multi-Firm Group | National OperationsThe OpportunityWe are working on

  • 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