The Role of AI and Flexible Hiring in Shaping Legal Recruitment

2025 has seen the continued rise of AI, technology, and flexible hiring models in the legal sector, creating both opportunities and challenges for law firms in the UK’s major cities. London leads the way in innovative hiring practices, but Manchester and Liverpool are quickly closing the gap, driven by growth in technology, media, and energy law.

The adoption of artificial intelligence for document review, contract analysis, and even candidate vetting is accelerating, allowing law firms to streamline recruitment and identify the best legal talent more efficiently. However, talent shortages—particularly in digital and tech law—are prompting firms to look beyond traditional talent pools, embrace remote working, and partner with specialist recruiters for hard-to-fill roles.

Goldfinch & Partners helps law firms navigate this changing landscape with bespoke candidate sourcing, psychometric assessment and advice on integrating technology into your firm’s recruitment strategy. With deep knowledge of both the legal and tech sectors, we empower clients to build dynamic, future-ready teams who can thrive regardless of what the next wave of innovation brings.