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Morris has 20 years recruitment expertise and joined Chadwick Nott in 2024 from a boutique legal executive search firm. He is part of the London &amp; International Private Practice Team specialising in recruiting partners, teams and associates across all practice areas with top US, City, National, West End and boutique firms. Morris has excellent knowledge and contacts and an in depth understanding of the legal market.

<div>David has over 20 years of legal recruitment experience. He rejoined Chadwick Nott in July 2025. He has a broad range of experience in the legal market and has strong market knowledge and deep understanding of clients&rsquo; needs. He has placed candidates at all levels within law firms of all types. He has spent the last 8 years focussing on partner and senior hires in both Private Practice and In house legal teams. His experience of mentoring and previous career in teaching enables him to coach, develop and support the career progression of his candidates.</div>
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Job Title: Personal Injury Claimant Solicitor ( Travel claims experience)- Mid-Sized London law firm Salary: £54,000-£66,000 PQE Level: 1-6 PQE Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-Time Our client, a mid-sized London law firm, is looking to recruit a Personal Injury Claims Solicitor with 1-6 PQE who specialises in claimant litigation and has had some exposure to claims relating to travel. The focus is on injuries that occur for overseas travel encompassing personal and business travel including injuries on cruises, flights, holidays, abroad road traffic accidents. Taking client instructions and drafting witness statements and schedule of loss <ul><li>Liaising with medical experts on Part 35 compliant reports</li><li>Reviewing medical records and preparing evidence bundles</li><li>Discussing funding arrangements including ATE insurance and CFAs</li><li>Working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules</li><li>Group action</li></ul> They have a high-quality close-knit team and the team and firms supportive and collaborative culture are key selling points and differentiators. The successful candidate must have personal injury claimant experience gained within a UK law firm and be a qualified solicitor. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please do get in touch with Morris Goodman at Chadwick Nott. (e) <a href="mailto:morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk">morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>Mob: 07955275981*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Personal Injury Claimant Solicitor (Travel claims experience)

Job Title: Non-Contentious Construction Senior Associate 6+- City Firm Salary: £90,000-100,000 PQE Level: 6+ Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-time City law firm seeks non-contentious construction senior associate looking to work for a firm with a refreshingly welcoming and collegiate culture. You will be E&amp;W qualified with 6 years+ PQE within non-contentious construction. Attractive future route to partner. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity or other construction assignments within London please do get in touch with Morris Goodman at Chadwick Nott. (e) <a href="mailto:morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk">morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>(m) 07955275981 (t) 02039109472*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Non-Contentious Construction Senior Associate 6+- City Firm

Job Title: Insurance/FS Litigation Associate/Senior Associate - Top 20 firm Salary: £110,000-£135,000 PQE Level: 2-8 PQE Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-Time Our longstanding client, a fast-growing Top 20 City law firm, has a highly ranked contentious insurance team that covers a mix of general insurance coverage, commercial disputes ( insurers and policyholders), remediation, defence, and commercial disputes for the FS sector. Work will include: acting for insurers and FS on a range of commercial disputes, commission and profit share disputes, acting for commercial policyholders on a wide range of disputes, remediation scheme drafting and implementation, coverage advice and analysis including PI, Construction, W&amp;I, Employers Liability, PTL, D&amp;O The successful candidate must be currently working within FS disputes with a focus on insurance and have experience of most if not all of the above areas and have gained at least 2 years experience within a leading UK law firm and be a qualified solicitor. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please do get in touch with Morris Goodman at Chadwick Nott. (e) <a href="mailto:morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk">morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>Mob: 07955275981*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Insurance/FS Litigation Associate/Sr Associate - Top 20 firm

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Solicitor- Suitable for MC/SC/US firm lawyers Salary: £95,000- £105,000 PQE Level: 2-4 PQE Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-Time In this instance, we are working with our longstanding client, an impressive boutique law firm who have a highly ranked commercial litigation team that has proved a natural home for Magic Circle, Silver Circle and US firm lawyers looking to make more of an impact and to drastically improve their work/life balance. You will have solid general commercial disputes experience including breach of contract, shareholder remedies, negligence, arbitration, fraud. Key points:<ul><li>Highly ranked team with an eclectic client base across large corporates and UHNWIs</li><li>Impressive work alongside colleagues who have made a similar move from Magic Circle, Silver Circle, US law firms</li><li>Low chargeable hour target- only 1300 hours</li><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Dynamic culture</li></ul> The successful candidate will be an England &amp; Wales qualified solicitor with 2-4 PQE gained within a Magic Circle, Silver Circle or US law firm. Only candidates who fit these criteria will be considered. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity or other assignments within London please do get in touch with Morris Goodman at Chadwick Nott. (e) <a href="mailto:morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk">morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>(m) 07955275981 (t) 02039109472*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Commercial Litigation Solicitor - for MC/SC/US firm lawyers

Job Title: Private Funds Associate/Senior Associate- Top 20 firm- 3-8 PQE Salary: £120,000-160,000 PQE Level: 4-6 Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-Time Top 20 City law firm seeks a private funds associate or senior associate to join their highly regarded and expanding team ( GPs and LPs) The successful candidate will have 3-8 PQE gained within a highly regarded UK law firm. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity or other assignments within London please do get in touch with Morris Goodman at Chadwick Nott. (e) <a href="mailto:morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk">morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>(m) 07955275981 (t) 02039109472*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Private Funds Associate/Senior Associate- Top 20 firm- 3-8 PQE

Job Title: Non-Contentious Insurance/Regulatory Associate- Top 20 firm Salary: £107,000-£115,000 PQE Level: 2+ Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-Time Our longstanding client, a fast-growing Top 20 City law firm, has a highly ranked insurance team and is looking to recruit a 2PQE+ Non-Contentious Insurance &amp; Regulatory associate into their expanding team. The role is focused on transactional and advisory work including: drafting and negotiating distribution and outsourcing agreements, FCA and PRA regulatory issues, re-insurance agreements such as captive programmes, insurance business transfers, advising on retail and commercial product development, strategic partnership/bancassurance arrangements. Suits a qualified solicitor with at least 2 years PQE gained within non-contentious insurance and regulatory matters within a leading City or national law firm. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please do get in touch with Morris Goodman at Chadwick Nott. (e) <a href="mailto:morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk">morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>Mob: 07955275981*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Non-Contentious Insurance/Regulatory Associate- Top 20 firm

Job Title: Commercial Partner- West End law firm Salary: £100,000 PQE Level: Partner Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-Time Our client, a successful West End law firm is looking to further expand their commercial practice and is looking to hire an additional partner. This role would be well suited to an ambitious senior associate with 10+ PQE who is confident of a client following of c£200-250k. Only candidates who are E&amp;W qualified and are currently working for a London based law firm and who have a portable practice will be considered. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please do get in touch with Morris Goodman at Chadwick Nott. (e) <a href="mailto:morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk">morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>Mob: 07955275981*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Commercial Partner- West End law firm

Job Title: Corporate Partner- West End law firm Salary: £100,000 PQE Level:Partner Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-Time Our client, a successful West End law firm is looking to further expand their corporate practice and is looking to hire an additional partner. This role would be well suited to an ambitious senior associate with 10+ PQE who is confident of a client following of c£200-250k. Only candidates who are E&amp;W qualified and are currently working for a London based law firm and who have a portable practice will be considered. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please do get in touch with Morris Goodman at Chadwick Nott. (e) <a href="mailto:morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk">morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>Mob: 07955275981*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Corporate Partner- West End law firm

Job Title: Employment Associate- Global Firm- Dubai office Salary: £100,000-£130,000 PQE Level: 4-6PQE Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-Time Our client, a leading Global Law Firm has a rare opportunity to join their Employment team in Dubai. The team is highly regarded and close knit and is primarily acting for employers as well as some high level senior executive work. The firm has hired both locally and lawyers from London and the UK who have wanted to relocate to Dubai to not only benefit from income tax free earnings and the Dubai lifestyle, but also those who want to pursue a long-term career. Alongside local work, the team works closely with the London team. The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer ( England &amp; Wales or commonwealth) with 4-6 PQE gained entirely or primarily within private practice and be working for a dedicated employment team within a Top 100 law firm. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please do get in touch with Morris Goodman at Chadwick Nott. (e) <a href="mailto:morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk">morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>Mob: 07955275981*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Employment Associate- Global Firm- Dubai office

Job Title: Structured Finance/Securitisation Associate- Elite City law firm Salary: £140,000- 150,000 PQE Level:1-3 PQE Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-Time Our client, an elite global City law firm is looking to recruit a Structured Finance/Securitisation Associate to sit within their wider banking &amp; finance department. Key attractions are the quality of work, external brand recognition, high internal visibility and importance, training &amp; development, supportive culture. The successful candidate will be E&amp;W qualified with 1-3 PQE gained within a leading City law firm specialisation in structured finance/securitisation. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please do get in touch with Morris Goodman at Chadwick Nott. (e) <a href="mailto:morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk">morrisgoodman@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>Mob: 07955275981*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

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