I’m in Marketing & BD at a UK national law firm and have been considering senior roles at international firms in the City. The work looks exciting but the salaries…honestly underwhelming.

For roles that demand strategic thinking and direct revenue impact, why are so many City-based law firms paying so far below other industries and in some cases, barely more than regional or national firms?

If you work in a City firm, is the move worth it, or is it all “prestige” and no pay-off?

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