I had the first interview with the head of compliance. They made me feel very comfortable and I enjoyed the interview and conversation. However… Ackroyd Legal’s recruitment process is extremely shambolic. It seems that they advertise roles frequently with no rhyme or reason whatsoever; there is no real intention to hire candidates. Furthermore, the CEO is hubristic which I feel would clash with most people. The latter point is especially disappointing to discover following a great first interview.

While I was prepared to discuss my skills and qualifications for the position, the tone and approach during the interview made me feel uncomfortable. The lawyer conducting the interview came across as overly critical and dismissive, which gave the interaction an adversarial tone rather than a constructive discussion. It felt more like an interrogation than a professional interview. Additionally, I observed some inconsistencies in the team’s language proficiency requirements, which did not align with what was communicated beforehand. Overall, the experience was disappointing and left me questioning the firm's culture and approach to potential candidates. Additionally, they did not send out any email to inform my outcome.