Terms of Use

Last updated: 6 November 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to CM Law Recruitment. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of our website at cmlawrec.co.uk (the "Website") and the recruitment services we provide. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

CM Law Recruitment is the trading name of CM Law Recruitment Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16365789) with its registered office at 1007 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, England, SS9 3JY.

2. Our Services

CM Law Recruitment provides legal recruitment services, connecting legal professionals with law firms and legal teams across London. Our services include:

• Publishing job vacancies on behalf of employers and law firms
• Accepting and reviewing CV submissions from candidates
• Facilitating introductions between suitable candidates and potential employers
• Providing recruitment consultancy services to clients

Our services are provided free of charge to job seekers. Employers and law firms enter into separate contractual arrangements with us regarding placement fees.

3. No Guarantee of Placement

We facilitate introductions between candidates and potential employers but do not guarantee job placements, interviews, or employment outcomes. Our role is to present suitable candidates to employers; all hiring decisions remain at the sole discretion of the employer.

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Accuracy of Information

You are responsible for ensuring that all information you provide to us (including CV details, contact information, qualifications, and work experience) is accurate, current, and complete. You must notify us promptly of any changes to your information.

4.2 CV Submissions

When you submit your CV through our Website, you represent and warrant that:

• All information contained in your CV is true and accurate
• You have the right to share the information provided
• Your CV does not contain any defamatory, offensive, or unlawful content
• You hold all necessary qualifications and registrations stated in your CV

While we will make reasonable efforts to validate information provided by candidates, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. You acknowledge that employers may conduct their own verification checks.

4.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Website or services to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Website without permission
• Use the Website for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on this Website, including job listings, text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of CM Law Recruitment Limited or our licensors and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Your Content

When you submit your CV or other content to us, you grant CM Law Recruitment a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and share that content for the purposes of providing our recruitment services. You retain ownership of your content and may request its removal at any time by contacting us at colin@cmlawrec.co.uk.

6. Job Listings

All job vacancies published on our Website are verified with our clients before posting. We take reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of job listings, but we cannot guarantee that all information is completely accurate or up-to-date at all times.

Job listings may be withdrawn or modified at any time without notice. We are not liable for any losses or damages arising from changes to or withdrawal of job listings.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We do not guarantee that our Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• We are not liable for any loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• We are not responsible for the conduct of employers or candidates
• We are not liable for employment decisions made by employers
• Our total liability to you shall not exceed £100

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under English law.

8. Data Protection and Privacy

We process your personal data in accordance with UK data protection laws. Please see our Privacy Policy for detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Website and services at any time, without notice, if we believe you have breached these Terms or engaged in unlawful or inappropriate conduct.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CM Law Recruitment regarding your use of our Website and services.