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We’re a global search consultancy, specialising in risk, compliance and legal recruitment.

Forming lasting partnerships with our clients and candidates, we are constantly evolving and continue to shape the world’s risk, compliance and legal markets. 

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Our services

We tailor our services to suit your needs and goals. We offer contingent and retained search, permanent, temporary and interim recruitment as well as consultancy solutions.

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Meet our team

Our legal, risk and compliance teams are experienced specialists who have extensive knowledge of their markets.

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Resources

Our resources, including industry news, career advice, salary guides, hiring trends and more, offer insights for our clients and for legal, risk and compliance professionals.

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Our sectors

We recruit legal, risk and compliance specialists for law firms, corporate and commercial businesses, and banking and financial services companies.

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Job search

Ready to find your next legal, risk or compliance role? We offer opportunities at all levels for a wide range of companies internationally.

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Our events

Our in-person and virtual sessions cover a range of thought leadership topics as well as events which offer the legal, risk and compliance community an opportunity to come together.

Our specialisms

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With a global, market leading team of experienced consultants we are known as a leader and recruitment partner of choice within the in-house legal market. 

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Law firm recruitment

Recruiting at all levels from newly qualified to partners, we are the global go-to specialist in law firm search and recruitment.  

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Risk recruitment

We recruit across all risk disciplines, supporting a wide range of businesses internationally. 

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Compliance recruitment

With a proven track record and an exceptional network of professionals and businesses, we are a trusted compliance recruiter. 

Legal

  • General Counsel 
  • Head of Legal 
  • Partner
  • Legal Director
  • Legal Counsel 
  • Senior Legal Counsel 
  • Associate
  • Professional Support Lawyer
  • Document Review Paralegal
  • Patent Attorney
  • Contract Manager 

Compliance

  • Chief Compliance Officer
  • Head of Risk and Compliance
  • Compliance Manager
  • Compliance Director 
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Company Secretary

Risk

  • Chief Risk Officer
  • Risk Director 
  • Head of Operational Risk
  • Risk Quant Manager
  • Risk Business Partner

We are delighted to share with you our 2024-2025 global in-house legal market report and salary guide.

The global in-house legal market continues to evolve rapidly, navigating a complex landscape with both challenges and opportunities. This year’s report addresses several critical factors shaping the market.

Latest Jobs

Internal Auditor

Exciting Opportunity for Auditors in London! A leading international law firm is seeking highly motivated and experienced auditors to join their newly created Internal Audit team in London. Position Details: Role: Internal Auditor Type: Permanent, full-time Location: Hybrid working model (3 days in the office) Office: City of London Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (depending on […]
  • Salary £55000 – £65000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago
  • Management consulting

Employment Legal Counsel

Leading professional services company seeking employment lawyer to join their highly skilled in-house legal team in London. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, with an interesting and broad spread of contentious and non-contentious employment work on offer. They are looking for an adept and experienced employment lawyer to provide […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago
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EMEA Employment Counsel – German Speaking

Global Organisation seeking EMEA Employment Counsel, fluent in German, to join in-house legal team in London. You will be part of a global team responsible for providing wide-ranging employment support across EMEA with a focus on the Organisation’s German business working with the senior leadership team, HR and the COO and regional leaders. This is […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago
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Global Regulatory Counsel

Leading global consultancy seeks Global Regulatory Lawyer to join their highly skilled global in-house legal team. This is a newly created Associate Director position to join a supportive and dynamic team, in a strategic role to be the Regulatory legal lead on a broad range of UK and EU regulations, including but not limited to […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago
  • Management consulting

Legal Counsel – Commercial 5+

Leading global consultancy seeks Legal Counsel to join their highly skilled in-house legal team in London. An opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, in a varied role supporting all levels of the business across service lines and the full range of internal business functions. It will be to engage in contracting on both […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago
  • Law firm

Corporate Insurance Senior Associate

Our client, a top-tier international City law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to lead and negotiate transactions, provide expert legal advice, and play a pivotal role in the firm’s growth. About Our Client: Renowned for excellence in the legal industry […]
  • Salary £155000 – £180000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago
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Global IP – Legal Associate Director

Leading global professional services consultancy seeks Legal Associate Director – IP to join their highly skilled global in-house legal team. This is a newly created position to join a supportive and dynamic team, in a strategic role to be the IP legal lead on trademarks, patents and all IP related matters. It will be to […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago
  • Real estate (in-house)

AGC, Corporate and Securities

Associate General Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities Location: Arizona | Industry: Real Estate | Experience: 6+ Years A leading public REIT is looking for an experienced and highly capable attorney to join its in-house legal team. This role focuses on securities compliance, corporate governance, and cross-functional legal support. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience […]
  • Salary 25-50% bonus
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago

Clinical Negligence Solicitor

An expanding clinical negligence team in Birmingham with an excellent client base and high-quality work is seeking to recruit an additional Clinical Negligence/Medical Malpractice Lawyer. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage a full caseload of pre-litigated and litigated matters for NHS Resolution and Insurers […]
  • Posted Posted 4 days ago
  • Law firm

Legal Secretary

Our client is a global law firm providing a wide range of legal services, known for its expertise in law, business, and government. About the role: Offer full secretarial support to Amsterdam partners and fee-earners, ensuring tasks are prioritized and handled appropriately Create and manage a variety of documents and correspondence Handle the complete client […]
  • Posted Posted 4 days ago
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  • Career Advice

Kickstarting your legal career in the U.S., top cities to consider 

  • Posted April 17, 2025
We’ve already discussed why California is a great destination for your legal career, but what other locations should you consider?”    When it comes to launching a successful legal career, the location you choose can make a significant impact. Whether you’re a recent law school graduate, a lateral hire or someone looking to make a […]
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  • Market Insight

Navigating a growing regulatory landscape: A guide for German GCs

  • Posted April 17, 2025
In the aftermath of COVID-19, the regulatory environment in Germany and across Europe has evolved rapidly, presenting significant challenges for in-house General Counsel and their legal teams. Regulatory focus has intensified in supply chain transparency, ESG compliance and digital governance, while major EU regulations – including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence […]
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  • Hiring advice

Eight essential compensation strategies for in-house legal hiring managers

  • Posted April 15, 2025
In today’s competitive legal market, rising law firm salaries pose a significant challenge for in-house legal teams. If you’re hiring in-house legal talent and finding yourself competing on salaries, here are some practical tips to help you attract and retain top talent. Make a strong business case for budget increases Securing additional budget approval is […]
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  • Hiring advice

Your first legal hire in private equity: Scaling the right way

  • Posted April 14, 2025
The topic of culture has never been more critical in hiring discussions, particularly when recruiting in-house legal teams in private equity firms and portfolio companies, who are increasingly recognising that businesses thrive through the right hires.  Nowhere is this more important than in legal, where your first hire sets the foundation for how risk is managed, deals are […]
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  • In-house

UK in-house legal recruitment market update Q2

  • Posted April 10, 2025
Corporate and commercial We anticipated a cautious approach to legal hiring early in 2025; however, we are delighted to report a more positive start to the year. In the first quarter of 2025, we have observed nearly a 20% increase in vacancies, compared to the same period in 2024. This uplift is evident across both […]
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  • Private Equity

Effective legal hiring in PE: The role of strong portfolio relationships

  • Posted April 9, 2025
In the competitive world of private equity (PE), hiring the right legal talent is crucial for navigating complex transactions, regulatory changes and investor expectations. The relationship between PE firms and their portfolio companies (portcos) plays a pivotal role in this context, directly impacting the success of legal hiring and overall strategic alignment. The importance of […]