More than half of legal professionals intend to move jobs in 2016, new research has shown.
About one third are doing so because their current role lacks opportunities, and another third because of their salary, according to the Hays UK Salary & Recruiting Trends 2016 report, which includes a survey of nearly 500 legal employers and employees.
The research found confidence riding high in the profession, with more than two-thirds of legal employers expecting business activity to increase in 2016 and three-quarters planning to recruit additional staff in the next year. They may therefore be interested in what employees list as their priorities. Work-life balance is most important for one quarter of employees but only 14% of employers.
Employees rated highly benefits such as flexible working opportunities and more than 25 days annual leave. One third of employees cited career development as their most important consideration when looking for a job.
