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Private Practice
As specialists in private practice legal recruitment across the UK, we connect law firms with exceptional legal professionals, from paralegals and newly qualified lawyers through to partners, who bring specialist expertise and commercial value to their teams.
Specialists in private practice recruitment
Robert Walters’ Private Practice Legal team focusses on tailored recruitment solutions on both a temporary and permanent basis. We recruit from paralegals and newly qualified lawyers through to partners. We have a thorough understanding of the UK legal private practice market. We are recognised by our clients as experts within the field and are committed to finding top legal talent across the UK.
With offices in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester, we have an unrivalled reach and our track record in delivering high quality recruitment solutions is proven in the quality of professionals placed within leading businesses across the legal market.
If you're looking to grow your team, contact our expert consultants today for the latest recruitment help and advice.
Trusted by over 11,000+ organisations
Meet your legal experts
Manisha Vegad
Legal Private Practice, London
Manisha manages the London Legal Private Practice team and deals with partner and associate hires across London and Brussels. Manisha primarily recruits for competition, commercial and corporate tax lawyers.
Muhammad Carim
Legal Private Practice, London
Muhammad is an Associate Consultant in the Private Practice team. He specialises in Banking & Finance, Real Estate, Construction, Projects and Energy roles in London from NQ level through to Partner.
Nisha Jassi
Legal Private Practice, Birmingham
Nisha manages the Professional Services team. She has been a Legal recruitment specialist for 10 years recruiting across Private Practice and In House organisations in the Midlands.
Olivia Rose
Legal Private Practice, London
Having practised for 5 years as a Litigation and International Arbitration lawyer, Olivia draws from her experience and recruits lawyers for Litigation and International Arbitration roles in London.
Laura Gripton
Legal Private Practice, Birmingham
Laura joined the Legal Recruitment team in Birmingham in 2016 as a Consultant and was promoted to Business Director in 2023. She specialises in private practice recruitment across the West and East Midlands.
Secure top talent for your next hire
Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward.Our track record
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43,000
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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11,000
Organisations who we help acquire talent
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
Contact us to discuss your recruitment needs
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Read what our clients' and candidates have to say.
Care and support to kick start a legal career
"Connor [at Robert Walters] has by far, the best recruiter I’ve approached in this competitive job market. Unlike many others, he took the time to really understand my goals and guided me with genuine care and professionalism throughout the entire process. His communication was consistent, transparent, and always supportive — I never felt out of the loop."
Lorena G.
Junior Legal Professional
Candidate
From Sydney to London - Senior Legal Counsel
‘’The thing that makes working with Robert Walters and Aleisha as a recruiter different is their friendly, approachable attitude and genuine interest in finding the right next step in a person's career. It's not about finding the next job that'll do; it's about finding the perfect match between candidate and employer.’’
Breaking into the UK legal market
"Robert Walters are extremely knowledgeable about the legal industry. The team work tirelessly to ensure that you have the right opportunities at your disposal and make sure that you are always adequately prepared for any interviews."
Requirement for a new Head of Legal role
We were impressed by the professional approach of the Robert Walters legal recruitment team. Gafta created a new post of Head of Legal, and our consultant was very helpful in assisting us with our job specification and advising on the skills, competencies and background that would be most suitable for our role. His advice and analys is supported our decision making and enabled us to appoint exactly the right person
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How does your agency source candidates for legal roles?
Our legal recruitment agency uses a strategic approach to source top candidates for legal positions. We leverage our extensive database, advertise on prominent job boards, receive candidate referrals, and participate in industry-specific networking events.
Across the UK, we have legal recruitment agencies in London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Manchester and Liverpool - and an International Candidate Management team to tap into our global talent pools..
For challenging roles, we offer talent mapping and premium advertising services to ensure we find the right fit for your organisation.
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What is your process for vetting and screening potential candidates?
Our thorough evaluation process is designed to match candidates with their ideal roles in the legal recruitment sector. It begins with a preliminary screening call by our experienced legal recruitment consultant, followed by an in-depth interview to understand the candidate's experiences, motivations, and career aspirations.
We anonymise resumes to prevent unconscious bias, emphasising the skills and abilities of the candidates. Our screening process may involve aptitude, behavioural, and technical assessments, customised through various testing platforms to meet the specific needs of the legal staffing agency market.
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What distinguishes your recruitment agency in its service to the legal industry?
As one of the top legal recruitment agencies, we stand out through our specialised knowledge and deep local market insights.
Our legal recruitment specialists are experts in their discipline, supported by in-house market intelligence and innovative recruitment technology.
Unlike other legal recruitment companies, we operate collaboratively, sharing the rewards of each assignment and providing full access to our global candidate network. This ensures that our clients benefit from the most comprehensive service available in the legal recruitment landscape.
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Can you provide advice on market trends and salary benchmarks?
Yes, our extensive experience in the legal sector means we have detailed data and insights on market trends and salary benchmarks. You can request a copy of our UK legal salary guide to receive industry-specific insights. This information helps you make informed decisions regarding your recruitment strategy.
For tailored guidance, our in-house market intelligence team offers a salary benchmarking service, providing unbiased data to support your attraction and retention strategy, ensuring you remain competitive in the legal recruitment market.
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If you're growing your team or simply need to retain the talent you have, the Salary Survey guides you with the insights you need to have the right team in place to keep your business moving.