Our dedicated team of executive search experts offer executive and board recruitment for the legal sector, connecting exceptional talent with law firms, chambers, associations, and regulators. With a tailored, research-driven approach, we identify leaders who bring technical expertise and business acumen, helping firms thrive in a complex, competitive environment.
Bringing clarity in a complex environment
The legal sector has never been more competitive. International, UK, US practices; big, medium, boutique firms, full service, specialist and multi-disciplinary businesses – all competing in an increasingly challenging market.
What distinguishes the great from the good, is the talent of their lawyers – in particular the partners who drive their practice areas. Today, the qualities required of a partner are multiple and complex. Technical expertise is a given. But business development skills, market profile and team leadership are all part of the mix.
Specialist recruitment advisors to:
- Law firms
- Chambers
- Associations
- Regulators
With a data-driven approach and an industry-leading 98% success rate, we are positioned to identify and recruit exceptional partners
Our approach to law firm partner recruitment is highly tailored, focused on understanding each client’s unique culture and goals. We leverage thorough research to identify exceptional candidates beyond typical networks, including those currently well-positioned elsewhere who might be ready for a new challenge. With the added insight of an advisor experienced in law firm leadership, we provide practical, strategic guidance in attracting top talent.
An Independent Mind
Sharpening the role of a law firm NED
We have seen a growing number of non-executive appointments in all sizes of law firm across the UK, and this trend appears to be one that is set to continue. To understand this trend we wanted to explore the drivers and understand why some firms are keen, and equally why others do not feel the need or the inclination to take this step. We talked to a range of managing partners, chairs and non-executives from leading international, City and regional law firms throughout England and Scotland – those who have and those who don’t have non-executives on their boards.
Bringing forward passionate and diverse Board Leaders
Senior board appointments require a highly targeted, personalised search to identify appropriately qualified senior leaders, and it is essential that each of them is then approached by an articulate and well-informed advisor. Through our dedicated board practice, we appoint over 250 chair and non-executive roles every year: our networks give us extensive reach across sectors, and deep insights into the challenges – and opportunities – faced by boards today.
Developing high-performing boards
Saxton Bampfylde has the expertise and experience to provide chairs with the comprehensive insight they need to run an effective board, having led governance reviews at both executive and non-executive level. Our review process is designed to be relatively light-touch, allowing boards to comply fully with governance recommended practice and providing data and practical recommendations that can be used to improve board/team effectiveness, maximise strengths, and tackle weaknesses. Our view is structured around a tried and tested model, but can be adapted to specific organisational needs.