Legal recruitment firm Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment has strengthened its team with a number of new hires.

Denise Phoenix joins the firm in a management role with a remit to develop Douglas Scott’s Midlands operations. Phoenix will focus on qualified and non-qualified vacancies in the East and West Midlands.

Joanne Watkinson joins the firm in a dual role as a mentor and training provider to the business and a manager on the Yorkshire desk, recruiting for qualified and non-qualified roles.

Meanwhile, Rebecca Eisermann joins as a trainee in the Manchester team.