Appointments: Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment strengthens team

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

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.

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APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, Madison Berkeley, The Education Network

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