Carlyle Kingswood Global is a global executive recruitment firm that specialises in the Legal, Accounting and Advising fields. They advise professional services businesses and corporations looking to hire partners, in-house legal and financial teams, and merger targets. Its global network includes offices in Australia, Hong Kong/PRC, Singapore, the UK, and the US.
The Gherkin', Level 29, 30 St Mary Axe, City of London, London, EC3A 8BF
A London-based talent expert, Halliford Partners specialises in providing multi-sector solutions to an extensive client portfolio nationwide. Leveraging over 30 years of combined experience, they work closely with the Energy & Power, Financial Services, Not-for-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, and Professional Services industries. The agency primarily attracts candidates for various Compliance, Governance, Regulatory, and Senior Legal vacancies at all levels.
27 Mortimer Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 3BL
Continental Recruit specialises in short-term, long-term and permanent placements within the Finance, Banking, Legal, HR, Admin, Real Estate and Education sectors. They have been supplying candidates for various roles at all levels to clients and candidates around the globe since 2021. They operate from their office in Canary Wharf.
Ensign House, Admirals Way, Poplar, London, E14 9XQ
A corporate member of the REC, Diamond Search Recruitment is a Kent-based staffing and recruiting business that focuses on recruiting for Sales & Marketing, Technology, Business Support, Accountancy & Finance, Legal, and Engineering & Technical sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Lettings Administrator, Talent Development Manager, Commercial Manager, and Production Engineer. The agency was established in 2017 and is based in Ashford, Kent.
The Panorama Building, Park Street, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8LG
Seven Resourcing is a multi-awarded agency. They were established in 2011 and has since been winners at The Recruiter Awards. Seven Resourcing has offices in Colchester, Ipswich, Miami, and The Gold Coast. They recruit for the Social Care, Nursing, Animal Health, Criminal Justice, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Dentistry, Education, and Criminal Justice sectors, catering to both public and private organisations.
15 Friars Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1TD
Eximius Group delivers Professional Services recruitment solutions, covering Financial Services, Law, Technology, Business Support and Marketing. They are a global agency with teams in London, Reading, Luxembourg and Hong Kong and have been fulfilling permanent, contract and interim staffing needs since 2008. They are members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies and were named in the 2016 The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For.
50 Mark Lane, City of London, London, EC3R 7QR
Simpson Judge places talented professionals across the Finance, IT, Legal, and Executive Support sectors. They work with start-ups and SMEs through to blue chip organisations and multinationals. Their national coverage lets them match the right candidates with roles from Board Level through to Senior and Middle Management and Support functions. Simpson Judge was established in 2013 and has offices in Preston, Manchester, and London.
17a Manchester One, 53 Portland Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 3LD
Marks Sattin is focused on the placement of Technology, Change & Transformation, Finance & Accounting, Investment & Advisory, Legal, Governance, and Executive professionals across various business sectors. They have numerous locations in UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, allowing them to work with organisations of all sizes globally. They strongly advocate a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Somerset House, 37 Temple St, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5DP
Founded in 2009, Nicholas Howard is a recruiting agency based in Winchester, Hampshire. The agency places candidates in permanent, temporary and contract opportunities, and they specialise in these fields: Life Sciences, Legal, Financial Services, Technical, Marine, Finance & Accounting, Business Support, and more.
The Old Police House, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE
Owen Reed is a specialist recruitment company for Legal, with dedicated divisions for Legal Support, Virtual PA and Document Production & Proofreading. Extending opportunities across the UK and beyond, they cater to permanent, contract and virtual vacancies. Located in the City of London, their team is accessible 24/7 and has experience serving over 50% of national top 200 law firms.
8 Devonshire Square, City of London, London, EC2M 4YJ
IPS Group primarily focuses on attracting personnel to contract, temporary, and permanent roles for the Financial Services and Insurance markets in the UK and Asia. Founded in 1970, they provide staffing solutions to a diverse range of sectors, including Actuarial & Exposure Management, IT, Secretarial, Risk, Audit & Compliance, HR, Insurance, and Pensions & Benefits. IPS Group consists of IPS Finance, IPS Asia, IPS Search, and Anakin Seal Legal.
Suite 225, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2JB
Hedley May is an executive search agency that provides staffing solutions to industries such as Finance, HR, and Legal. They were ranked in the top 3% by their Net Promoter Scores (NPS) rank for their client service. The agency was established in 2009 and has offices in London and New York.
3 St Helens Place, City of London, London, EC3A 6AB
Executive Search RECruitment are talent experts that offer specialised staffing support to the Legal industry. These include the areas of Banking & Finance, Criminal Law, Family Law, Human Rights, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Maritime, Media & Entertainment, and Real Estate. Serving employers nationwide and overseas, they source staff for interim and permanent roles such as Paralegals, Secretaries, and Technology Analysts.
103 High Street Waltham Cross, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7AN
Evenbreak bridges qualified candidates and employers in an array of industries by hiring on a contract, permanent, and temporary basis at all levels. Operating across the UK and internationally, they cater to the staffing needs of various sectors, including Audit, Construction & Building Services, Engineering, Health & Medical, Marketing & Advertising, Project & Programme Management, Retail & Wholesale, Science & Pharmaceutical, and Technology.
02 Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, Bermondsey, London, SE1 6DX
19 London extends employment opportunities in Private Household & Childcare, Personal Assistants & Corporate and Yacht Crew. With a main office in Marylebone and a worldwide reach, they place talent like Administrators, Butlers, House Managers, Chefs and Captains into permanent, temporary and contract positions in High Net Worth Families, Financial Institutions, Media Companies and more. They are certified by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency.
48 Charlotte St, Marylebone, London, W1T 2NS
Four Squared Recruitment matches potential candidates to various employers in the Commerce, Executive, and Finance markets. They have been completing a wide variety of permanent and temporary assignments at all levels for over five years. The talent-sourcing entity is an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. They also deal with the Administration, Human Resources, IT & Sales, and Marketing divisions.
Oakmoore Court Kingswood Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH
Based in Glasgow, Ably Resources supplies Office Support staff of all levels across the Energy, Crew Management, Marine, Construction & Engineering, Professional Services, Legal, IT/Digital, and Oilfield Services sectors. Some roles that they recruit for include Commercial Property Lawyer, Assistant Fire Life Safety Manager, Electrical Technician, and Accounts Executive. The company was founded in 2005.
105 West George Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G2 1PB
Absolutely Recruitment covers hiring assignments for entry-level to senior management positions for several industries such as HR, Creative, Sales & Marketing, Finance, IT, Legal, Administration, and more. They were established in 2008, and has their main office in Kingston Upon Thames.
4 Town End Parade, High Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1LY
Alex & Yuan Partners extends employment opportunities in Legal, Technology, Professional Services and Banking & Finance. They have a global reach, wherein they not only cover the UK, due to their office in the City of London, but they also recruit in France, Germany, Luxembourg, US and China. Specific fields they cover include Accounting, Administration, Compliance, HR Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Portfolio Management, Research and Tax.
63 St Mary Axe, City of London, London, EC3A 8AA
A Defence and Security-focused talent sourcing company, Benchmark Search places personnel in an array of appointments at all levels. Working across the UK, USA, EMEA, and Asia, they also cover Hospitality & Retail, Infrastructure, and Law sectors. With a team based in London, the firm aids in filling various roles, such as general management and senior-level assignments.
33 St James Square, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4JS
The UK Legal Sector is a highly competitive field of work that can prove to be both personally and financially rewarding to candidates. More than 500K people across the country are employed in law jobs and this includes Solicitors, Paralegals, Lawyers and Barristers. Due to the high work rate, perseverance, and communication skills needed, recruitment agencies are a common resource for firms looking to make new hires.
Law Professionals can work within a diverse range of job roles and will aim to support businesses or individuals by carrying out / advising on legal processes. This is worth over £20 billion to the UK economy and offers excellent job opportunities for those with a passion for justice or serving society.
Candidates can work for public or private organisations, with Paralegals and Solicitors making up the largest percentage of industry staff across England and Wales. A Paralegal will usually work within a particular specialism, but won't be qualified to the same level as a Solicitor. The latter contributes more than 50% to the sector's total worth, with London being home to around 45% of these jobs. Other staff include Legal Secretaries, Law Executives, Practice Managers and Litigation Support.
The lowest earners in the profession make between £15K and £20K annually, while the highest salaries for senior solicitors and partners can exceed £40K-£50K. Overall, the average income is about £25K. Despite the fact that many in the sector are employed in small firms, some of the largest employers in the UK are Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance and Slaughter & May. Law is also an area with many self employment opportunities for experienced professionals.
Qualifications are typically needed to enter the sector as is a two year training contract. This two year period within a firm is compulsory for graduates looking to become a solicitor, however they must have completed a Legal Practice Course (LPC) before applying for a placement. Alternative routes into the field can include apprenticeships and accreditations via the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx). The specific discipline of law will determine the route a candidate takes.
An employment agency that offers a law recruitment service can help hire Legal staff or place experienced professionals into jobs within the Government Legal Services, Crown Prosecution Service and public / private law firms.