Harvey John
Unit 2 Ferry Wharf
Hove Enterprise Centre
Basin Road North
Portslade, East Sussex
BN41 1BD
About Us
What makes us different from other legal recruitment agencies? As true experts in the legal recruitment market, we possess in-depth knowledge of top law firms and specialised roles. We know the firms and the roles, and we’ve built the relationships and connections needed to ensure we deliver the perfect match for your career aspirations.
International, in-house legal teams? Tick. Legal 100 law firms? Tick. National firms, big-city offices, and local practices? Tick, tick, tick.
- Top Legal Jobs for All Levels. Our diligent team specializes in placing Solicitors, Legal Executives, Legal Counsel, and other legal professionals, from Associate to Partner/General Counsel. Beyond job postings, we offer expert guidance and tailored advice for legal professionals seeking career advancement.
- Led by a Former Solicitor. Our team is distinguished by the leadership of Hayley Rose, a seasoned recruiter with extensive legal industry experience. Hayley’s in-depth knowledge of boutique, regional, and national law firms ensures we match candidates with roles that perfectly align with their skills and aspirations.
- Real Law Recruitment Experts. Our law recruitment consultants are well-versed in legal terminology and understand the nuances of specialised legal practice. Our expertise in specialised legal roles enables us to identify exceptional talent that others may overlook. We’re dedicated to connecting top-tier candidates with leading law firms.
Legal jargon is a-okay with us!
Advance Your Legal Career in Private Practice with Expert Legal Recruiters.
Private practice offers diverse industry exposure and the chance to build strong client relationships, whether you’re embedded in a team or taking on a leadership role. You’ll also tap into a vast network of legal professionals, gaining valuable insights to sharpen your expertise.
So, why wait? We’re here to connect you with the right opportunities.
Start your career journey with us today and seize exciting opportunities in private practice.
Elevate your career by moving in-house.
You could work closely with senior executives and become a true subject matter expert within a single organisation, gaining exposure to industries such as tech, pharmaceuticals, and non-profits. With the opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of legal work and cover the full spectrum of in-house legal matters, what are you waiting for?
We connect legal professionals with in-house roles that offer real responsibility, day-to-day commercial impact, and clear career progression, across both international corporations and regional businesses.
Start your search today and take the next step in your in-house legal career.
Our coverage of the Legal Market
At Harvey John, we take pride in our network and reputation as trusted legal recruiters, enabling us to partner with businesses across a wide range of sectors. As one of the leading law recruitment agencies in the UK, our legal recruitment focus is predominantly on London and the South East, but we have the capability to work with clients nationwide.
We tailor our approach to fit your needs, connecting you with the right legal employment opportunities. Whether you’re in private practice or in-house, we help you showcase your technical expertise, commercial awareness, and business partnering skills. Our clients range from strong regional to national firms, covering all areas of legal services.
In a competitive market, we’ll help you demonstrate not just your technical expertise but also your commercial awareness and business partnering skills, collaborating across business units to achieve strategic goals. Our clients include strong regional and national firms, offering opportunities across the full legal service line.
Private Practice
- Ecclesiastical Property Solicitor | Private Practice
- Data Privacy Legal Director | Private Practice
- Associate Education/Employment Solicitor | Private Practice
- Property Litigation Solicitor | Private Practice
- Private Client Solicitor | Tier 1 Legal 500 Law Firm
- Court of Protection Professional Support Lawyer | Tier 1 Legal 500 Firm,
- TMT Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor | Tier 1 Legal 500 Firm
- Commercial Property Partner | Multi-service Legal 500 Law Firm
- Corporate Solicitor | Multiservice National Law Firm
- Family Consultant Solicitor | Boutique Family Law Firm
In-House
- Senior Tech Counsel and Commercial Contracts Manager | Multinational Healthcare
- Legal Counsel and Junior Legal Counsel | Online Media Marketplace | Brighton
- Commercial Contracts Manager | Global Pharmaceutical
- Legal Counsel | Energy Services
- Employment Legal Counsel | IT Services
- Contract Manager | Global Healthcare
- Commercial & Insolvency Solicitor | Financial Services
- Company Secretary | FTSE 100, Certification Business
- General Counsel | Global Aviation Services Group
- Head of Legal Services | Human Rights Charity
We recruit legal professionals throughout the UK, with recent engagements located across…
All of our services in one place…
Meet Hayley Rose
Hayley is the solicitor-turned-specialist behind our legal recruitment strategies. As our Head of Legal Recruitment, she remains dedicated to connecting talent with top firms and legal teams.
Hayley specialises in legal recruitment across the UK, partnering with law firms and in-house legal teams to connect high-calibre legal professionals with leading opportunities.
With a strong understanding of the legal market, Hayley is dedicated to helping legal professionals progress their careers and assisting organisations in building strong, effective legal teams.
Legal Jobs
Explore our roles across private practice and in-house. Our legal recruitment consultants match legal professionals with the right opportunities.
