How are legal vacancies faring across the different sectors in England & Wales? What are the roles most in-demand? Which industries are experiencing uplifts? Which firms are the busiest?
Written by Vacancysoft, this report analyses the recruitment of professionals from different sectors within England & Wales. It observes the trends of the annual and monthly total, compares the busiest sectors, a breakdown of the most wanted roles, and the hiring activity of top firms.
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