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

  • Employment Solicitor

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 55k per year

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

  • Partner Recruitment

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

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

  • Employment Solicitor 1 – 4...

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

    Are you an established Employment Solicitor with circa 1-4 years' PQE, looking to join a

  • Compliance Executive

    • Leicester
    • Permanent
    • £30k per year

    Compliance ExecutiveLocation: LeicesterSalary: Negotiable upon experienceJob Type: Full-time/PermanentReports to: Compliance Manager / COLP / MLROAbout the

  • 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

  • Head of Risk and Compliance

    • City of Westminster
    • Permanent
    • £95k per year

    Head of Risk and ComplianceMy client is currently seeking to recruit an experienced Head of

  • Compliance Manager

    • Hounslow
    • Permanent
    • £60k per year

    Compliance Manager - Law Firm (West London)Are you an experienced legal compliance professional looking to

  • Compliance Manager

    • Gloucester
    • Permanent
    • £55k - 65k per year

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

  • Group Compliance Manager

    • Gloucester
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 65k per year

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

  • 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

  • Employment Solicitor

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

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

  • Legal Secretary (Part-Time)

    • Wallsend
    • Permanent
    • £24,500 - 27,728...

    We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our prestigious Newcastle city centre office

  • Legal Cashier

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

    Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 circa + benefitsLocation: Nottingham / NottinghamshireAn established and highly regarded law

  • Senior Employment Solicitor 6+ PQE

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

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

  • 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,

  • Employment Solicitor –...

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

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

  • 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

  • Compliance Manager (Lawyer)

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

    Compliance Manager - Law FirmLocation: Feltham area (West London)Job Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive, dependent on

  • 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 (5+ PQE)...

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

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