Legal Operations Finance Recruitment Market Update

As we approach the end of Q2 2025, the legal operational finance recruitment market in London remains active. While opportunities exist across all areas of legal finance operations, certain specialisms continue to experience greater demand than others.

Here's a breakdown of the latest hiring trends in the sector and what we anticipate for the months ahead.

Legal billing recruitment remains at the forefront

Legal billing continues to be the most in-demand area within the legal operational finance market. Following the start of new financial year and updated budgets, law firms are investing heavily in their billing functions.

We are seeing strong demand across all experience levels. Many firms are seeking junior legal billers to train, while others are recruiting senior billers to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and implement process improvements.

Increased focus on senior revenue control professionals

Revenue has seen steady recruitment activity throughout Q2, with a noticeable shift towards more senior-level hires. The focus has been more on senior-level positions than on standard revenue roles.

Firms are particularly interested in candidates who can manage all aspects of working capital and liaise directly with designated partner groups or practice areas.

These roles often require a blend of commercial acumen and stakeholder management, with employers favouring candidates who can drive process efficiency and support profitability.

Credit control roles in decline

Recruitment for credit control positions has slowed compared to previous quarters. As many law firms move towards merging credit control and revenue functions, the demand for standalone credit control professionals has decreased.

However, this shift presents good opportunities for credit controllers to transition into broader operational finance roles, gaining exposure to revenue and billing processes in the process.

Legal cashiering jobs maintain steady demand

Similar to revenue, there has been a consistent demand for cashiering roles this quarter, particularly for candidates with dual experience in office and client accounting. Firms are moving away from split-function roles, preferring individuals who can manage both sides of the cashiering process.

This shift underscores the growing importance of flexibility and broad technical knowledge within legal finance operations.

Outlook for Q3 2025: Growth in billing and revenue set to continue

Looking ahead to Q3, we anticipate continued growth across operational roles in legal finance, as many firms plan to expand in line with their new financial year. Billing and revenue roles will likely continue growing in number, with many law firms planning to expand their finance teams in response to increased income and long-term growth objectives.

Other areas, such as cashiering and hybrid operational roles, are also anticipated to pick up momentum as firms align their finance functions with strategic business goals.

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