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

  • 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

  • Employment Solicitor

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

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

  • COLP

    • Harrogate
    • Permanent
    • £60k per year

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

  • NQ Solicitor – Employment

    • London
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 45k per year

    Newly Qualified Solicitor - Claimant EmploymentLocation: The Shard, City of LondonWorking Pattern: HybridLevel: Newly Qualified

  • COLP – Compliance Officer...

    • Harrogate
    • Permanent
    • Market related

    COLP – Part-Time Harrogate, North Yorkshire | Leading Specialist Law Firm An exciting opportunity for

  • 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

  • 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

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 70k 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

  • 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