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Join us as we journey through all things legal recruitment, exploring market trends in legal hubs across the world, discussing the realities of life in different firms and in-house teams, and sharing insights from the people shaping the legal profession. 

Episodes

  1. 12/12/2025

    Episode 3: Big Law vs Magic Circle vs Boutiques: what's your legal career fit?

    In this episode of The SSQ Podcast, Ben Quarry is joined once again by Valentina Dunn, Co-Head of SSQ’s Private Practice Associate team, for a deep dive into the London legal market.  Together they explore: - US firms and the Cravath lockstep: pay scales, bonuses, sector focus and work expectations - Magic Circle & Silver Circle: how they compare on hours, pay and breadth of work - Boutiques: conflict-free models, specialist litigation practices, media/entertainment, sports and more - Why lawyers often only see a small corner of the market from inside their own firm - How SSQ’s insight across every segment of the market helps candidates make better decisions - How partner moves, team launches and international growth shape hiring trends Find us at ssq.com and subscribe to us here or on our other socials below for more legal recruitment and market insights: LinkedIn Instagram

    18 min

  2. 11/20/2025

    Episode 2: From GC Roles to Contracts - What Legal Teams Look For

    Thinking about going in-house? Wondering whether interim work is worth it? Curious how overseas lawyers can break into London?  Host and Senior Director Ben Quarry is joined by Interims Director Isobel Lovell and In-House Manager Poppy Taylor for a deep dive into the other half of London’s legal market. From 4–8 PQE sweet spots and how GCs really hire, to why some teams lean heavily on flexible talent, Poppy and Isobel share real-world insight from thousands of conversations with lawyers and clients. We explore: - When lawyers are best placed to move in-house - Why some practice areas transition easily and others don’t - How secondments transform your chances to join target sectors - The rise of senior interim lawyers (including ex-partners) - How overseas candidates can thrive in interim roles - Why maternity covers are a better choice than people assume Find us at ssq.com and subscribe to us here or on our other socials below for more legal recruitment and market insights: LinkedIn Instagram

    21 min
  3. Episode 1: Beyond the Move - Inside Legal Recruitment

    11/06/2025

    Episode 1: Beyond the Move - Inside Legal Recruitment

    In our first episode of The SSQ Podcast, host and Senior Director Ben Quarry sits down with Valentina Dunn, Co-Head of SSQ’s Private Practice Associate team, to explore why great recruitment requires more than simply matching CVs to roles. They discuss trust, transparency and the long-term relationships that shape successful legal careers.  Find us at ssq.com and subscribe to us here or on our other socials below for more legal recruitment and market insights: LinkedIn Instagram

    23 min
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Join us as we journey through all things legal recruitment, exploring market trends in legal hubs across the world, discussing the realities of life in different firms and in-house teams, and sharing insights from the people shaping the legal profession. 

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