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South West in-person event – Recruitment update

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26 Nov 2026 — Bristol

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Join us for this in-person event in Bristol on Thursday 26th November, where Sheldon Carlisle will be providing an overview of the Legal recruitment landscape heading into 2027 and how firms are approaching workforce planning over the year ahead. He will explore developments in the legal sector around salaries, talent attraction, talent retention and the rapid impact AI is having on junior resourcing. He will also share insights on the drivers and motivations within the legal workforce.

About the speaker

Sheldon is a National Director at Hays and oversees the Legal & Company Secretarial team in the UK&I. He also specialises in recruiting legal professionals across the Southwest and South Wales, working with NQ’s through to Partners and teams. He previously practiced as a Commercial Property lawyer with Osborne Clarke and Bevan Brittan and has built up 20 years’ experience in the legal market. Sheldon is a regular speaker and hosts round table events for lawyers, law firm recruitment teams and partners for Bristol Law Society and the Bristol Junior Lawyers Division.

Date & Time

Thu, 26th November 2026
12:15 – 14:00

Location

Thrings
The Paragon
Counterslip
Bristol
BS1 6BX

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