Professional services recruitment

We are a market-leading recruiter of legal, risk and compliance specialists in the professional services sector.

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Legal, risk and compliance recruitment for professional services

We are a renowned and trusted recruiter of legal, risk and compliance specialists at every level for professional services firms of every size.

Forming long-term partnerships with professionals and businesses, we are a market leader in the sector. Whether companies are looking to hire their first lawyer or expand their compliance team internationally, we are a trusted consultancy with an impeccable reputation.

benefits

By choosing to work with us, you will benefit from:

Genuine global reach

Our 13 global offices have completed projects in more than 55 locations. Through our extensive network we can consistently deliver in your search for talent

An unrivalled track record

We are a recruitment partner you can trust

Market longevity

We pioneered the first recruitment consultancies in numerous global locations. We offer local market knowledge on a global scale

Focused expertise

We are a legal, risk and compliance specialist search and recruitment consultancy, dedicated to the legal, risk and compliance professions. We speak your language and understand your markets

Tailored services

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

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Roles we typically recruit for include:

Legal

Legal counsel
Senior legal counsel
General counsel

Risk

Risk manager
Risk analyst
Risk director
Internal auditor

Compliance

Compliance manager
Compliance director
Company secretary

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Posted October 7, 2026

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Posted October 7, 2026

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Posted September 22, 2026

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