James Brewster

Director | Head of Midlands | Law Firms

Birmingham, UK

James’s Recent placements

  • Senior Associate | Gowling WLG
  • Legal Director | Pinsent Masons
  • Senior Associate | Gowling WLG
  • Associate | Clarke Willmott

James leads our Birmingham office and is a specialist in recruiting qualified lawyers across firms in Birmingham and the wider Midlands region. Having started his career in legal recruitment in 2002 and working at various well-known recruitment firms, James has extensive experience sourcing talent for permanent roles within the legal sector. James is a graduate of St Mary’s University, Twickenham, where he earned himself a degree in sport science and education.

James’s testimonials

Senior Associate | International Law Firm

“James did a fantastic job of assisting in finding me a new role which allowed me to relocate to Birmingham. Guidance was given at each step of the recruitment process as James and the team were communicative throughout. Taylor Root was able to give sector-specific advice and found great job opportunities (despite the market being difficult).”

Senior Associate | International Law Firm

“James and all the team at Taylor Root were so helpful from day one. James put me at ease, was able to answer all my questions and encouraged me. He took my responses and made suggestions for roles I would never have considered on my own and I’m so glad he did because I’ve landed in a role where I know I will be challenged, but will thrive. James’ knowledge of the market is next to none and his relationships with individual firms means he is able to thoroughly prepare candidates before interviews. I really enjoyed the whole process and would recommend James and Taylor Root to anyone considering a change in role – thank you.”

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Property Litigation Lawyer

Specialist Property Litigation Team in Birmingham seek a 6+PQE Property Litigation lawyer to join them. This property litigation team is one of the largest in the country and has been involved in some of the most complex and high-profile property litigation cases of recent years in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court […]
  • Salary £75000 – £90000 per annum
  • Posted 1 maand geleden geplaatst
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Corporate Partner

Leading international law firm seeks a corporate partner to join its Birmingham office. This is a first-class opportunity for an established corporate partner or corporate legal director to join a Times Top 20 Law Firm and a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings, a firm that is repeatedly nominated for […]
  • Salary £100000 – £200000 per annum
  • Posted 1 maand geleden geplaatst
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Procurement Senior Associate/Legal Director

Our client seeks a senior solicitor/legal director to join its leading procurement/projects team. The team carries out a wide variety of work focused on the local government (including public transport), housing, social business and health and social care sectors. This firm has a particular strength in governance, especially in the establishment of joint venture vehicles […]
  • Salary £65000 – £90000 per annum
  • Posted 1 maand geleden geplaatst

Commercial IP/IT Partner

Well regarded commercial team is now looking to hire a Commercial Partner who will focus on and have expertise in IP, IT and data protection based in the firm’s Birmingham office. Our client’s commercial team is currently 30 strong, inclusive of 7 Partners. The team operates across all the firm’s offices, providing a broad network […]
  • Salary £80000 – £120000 per annum
  • Posted 1 maand geleden geplaatst
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Corporate Associate/Senior Associate

Top 50 UK law firm seeks an experienced corporate associate or senior associate (4+PQE) to join its national corporate team. This role will be based in the firm’s Birmingham office (offering hybrid working). Our client’s corporate team continues to thrive and with an impressive client list it is the perfect home for an ambitious corporate […]
  • Salary £65000 – £80000 per annum
  • Posted 1 maand geleden geplaatst
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Corporate Tax Senior Associate / Legal Director

Pre-eminent Birmingham law firm seeks a 4+PQE corporate tax lawyer to join its corporate tax practice in Birmingham. The successful candidate will focus on advising on the corporate tax aspects of mainstream corporate, banking and commercial transactions as well as providing standalone corporate tax advice for FTSE 100/250, leading financial institutions and private business clients. […]
  • Salary £70000 – £110000 per annum
  • Posted 1 maand geleden geplaatst