Professional support lawyers

We are an experienced recruiter of professional support lawyers and knowledge management specialist, supporting all kinds of law firms in this evolving niche.

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Specialists in professional support lawyer and knowledge management recruitment

We are a market-leading recruiter of professional support lawyers and knowledge managers.

Our dedicated team recruit professional support lawyers and knowledge managers for a wide range of UK, US, regional, domestic and boutique law firms, corporate and commercial businesses and banking and financial services institutions.

Vitally, we not only offer access to a growing network of experienced specialists but also the ability to find professionals eager to make their first move into this role. This is because we understand what motivates lawyers to transfer their skills into this area.

benefits

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

Genuine global reach

Through 13 global offices we 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 have successfully placed thousands of lawyers into law firms globally. 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 specialist search and recruitment consultancy, dedicated to the legal profession. 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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The skills company secretaries need to progress into senior roles

Posted July 28, 2026

Contents Share Key insights The company secretary role has always sat close to the boardroom, but the expectations placed on the function have changed considerably. Strong technical governance expertise remains essential, but it is no longer enough on its own. Today’s company secretaries are expected to help boards navigate regulation, stakeholder pressure, ESG scrutiny, technology […]

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How in-house legal teams in the US energy sector are adapting to regulatory complexity

Posted July 28, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Large-scale energy projects have always been complex. What is changing is how early, and how extensively, legal teams are now involved in shaping whether those projects can move forward. From permitting and environmental compliance to project finance, stakeholder management and major commercial agreements, in-house counsel recruitment is evolving as lawyers become involved much earlier […]

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UK and Ireland in-house legal recruitment market update Q3

Posted July 13, 2026

Contents Key insights Corporate and commercial, London Banking and financial services, London Interim, London Regional UK Ireland Corporate and commercial, London Q2 saw confidence continue to build across the in-house legal market, although hiring remained measured and highly strategic. Businesses continue to navigate economic uncertainty, evolving regulation and rapid technological change, but there was greater […]

How in-house legal recruitment is changing in Toronto

Posted July 8, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Toronto remains one of Canada’s most active legal hiring markets, but the conversation has shifted. The biggest challenge facing employers is no longer simply finding legal talent. It is understanding what experienced in-house lawyers want from their next role and adapting hiring strategies accordingly. Across Canada, legal teams are taking on […]

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How European regulatory change is reshaping legal hiring in private equity

Posted July 7, 2026

Contents Key insights European private equity has always operated across borders, but the challenges facing legal teams are changing. While navigating multiple jurisdictions remains important, the bigger issue for many investors, portfolio companies and management teams is preparing for a wave of regulatory developments that will shape transactions, governance and value creation over the coming […]

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What data centre investment means for infrastructure lawyers

Posted July 3, 2026

Contents Key insights Over the past decade, infrastructure investment has undergone a quiet but profound transformation. Traditionally anchored in assets such as roads, ports, and utilities, infrastructure funds are now allocating significant capital to digital assets: most notably, data centres. This shift has been driven by the exponential growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, streaming […]

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European in-house legal market update Q3

Posted July 1, 2026

Contents Key insights Speaking with clients and candidates across Europe this quarter, there is a clear sense that in-house legal teams are operating in a more complex and more visible environment than even a year ago. Shifting regulation, geopolitical pressure and ongoing economic uncertainty are reshaping both hiring priorities and the role of legal within […]

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Public, private or PE-backed business: what’s the difference for a GC in Europe?

Posted June 26, 2026

Contents Share Key insights The title may stay the same, but the role of a general counsel can look very different depending on ownership structure. A GC operating within a listed multinational faces a very different set of expectations to one supporting a founder-led private business or a private equity-backed portfolio company. Across Europe, these differences are becoming more pronounced as organisations […]

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Thinking around corners: a private equity GC’s view on anticipating risk

Posted June 25, 2026

Contents Key insights Nikki Newton sat down with Bryn Grassia Jones, General Counsel at Salica, to talk about the realities of operating as a GC in a VC and growth fund environment, and why the ability to anticipate risk, rather than simply react to it, has become one of the most important qualities in the […]

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What UK tech firms look for in in-house legal hires

Posted June 25, 2026

Contents Key insights The UK technology sector has evolved significantly over the past decade, and so too have expectations of in-house lawyers. While technical legal excellence remains important, the most successful technology companies are increasingly seeking lawyers who can serve as strategic business partners, support growth agendas, and navigate rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks. When hiring […]