Harvey John
Unit 2 Ferry Wharf
Hove Enterprise Centre
Basin Road North
Portslade, East Sussex
BN41 1BD
In-house lawyers are true business partners dealing with a broad range of legal matters…
… including commercial, supply chain, regulatory, competition, project work, public procurement and compliance. With close proximity to clients, a high level of responsibility and access to all levels of the business, this is an exciting, fast-paced, decision-making arena in which someone looking for variety and challenging work can truly excel.
Legal Counsel, Global Medical Equipment Developer
Our coverage of In-house
Who do we recruit for?
We leverage a strong network and established reputation to partner with businesses across a wide range of sectors.
Our core focus is on high-growth companies at a pivotal stage of expansion, where in-house legal capability becomes essential and reliance on external counsel is no longer sustainable.
We specialise in supporting organisations making their first in-house legal hire, as well as scaling legal teams through second and subsequent appointments.
By providing targeted expertise in in-house legal recruitment, we help businesses build the right legal function at the right time to support sustainable growth and long-term success.
Supporting your legal needs
Your business may have reached an inflection point in its growth journey, where scaling further requires dedicated in-house legal expertise. At this stage, reliance on external counsel alone can become inefficient and costly, particularly for high-growth companies navigating increasing complexity.
We work with organisations at exactly this point, supporting them as they make their first in-house legal hire or build out their legal function through second and subsequent appointments.
Whether you are transitioning from external advisers to an in-house model or strengthening an existing team, we help you secure the legal talent needed to support sustainable growth and long-term success.
From Legal Counsel through to General Counsel, we’re here to offer advice on in-house roles in a range of sectors.
We recruit for a range of sectors, including:
- Technology
- Professional Services
- Real Estate
- Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
- Energy and Utilities
- Banking and Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Not for Profit
…and more.
Where do we recruit?
We recruit across the UK, with some of our most recent engagements based in…
- East Sussex
- West Sussex
- Surrey
- Kent
- London
- Oxfordshire
- Hampshire
- Bristol
…and beyond!
Market overview
In-house legal roles offer highly attractive packages, alongside the opportunity to move away from traditional billing and time recording targets. You’ll also gain direct exposure to the impact of your legal advice, with the chance to shape commercial decisions and see the outcomes of your work, making for a genuinely rewarding career.
As high-growth businesses reach a critical inflection point, demand for in-house legal talent continues to rise. Organisations are increasingly building or expanding their legal teams, creating a wide range of opportunities across sectors and locations. However, the market remains highly competitive, particularly at Senior Counsel and General Counsel level.
Whether you’re looking to make the transition in-house or wanting to expand your in-house team,
please reach out to Hayley Rose to discuss your hiring needs in confidence.
Meet Hayley Rose
Hayley is the solicitor-turned-specialist leading our legal recruitment strategy. As Head of Legal Recruitment, she partners closely with in-house legal teams to help businesses build, scale, and strengthen their legal function at key stages of growth.
Specialising in senior-level legal recruitment across the UK, Hayley supports organisations at critical growth points, whether making their first in-house legal hire or expanding established teams. She works with high-growth businesses and established corporates alike to secure high-calibre legal talent that aligns with both immediate needs and long-term strategy.
With a proven track record of placing entire in-house legal teams, Hayley brings particular expertise in first and second legal hires, helping organisations transition from external counsel reliance to building effective, commercially aligned in-house capability.
Recent Engagements
Our recent engagements range from contract managers to General Counsel in a wide variety of niche sectors, including:
- Senior Legal Tech Counsel | Multinational Healthcare
- Corporate Counsel | Financial Services
- Head of Legal and Legal Counsel | Online Media Marketplace
- Legal Counsel | Energy Services
- Deputy General Counsel and Vice President | Digital Media
- Employment Legal Counsel | IT Services
- General Counsel | Medical Devices
- Head of Legal and Legal Trainer | Real Estate Group
- Legal Counsel | Global Healthcare
- General Counsel | Global Aviation Services Group
