Harvey John
Unit 2 Ferry Wharf
Hove Enterprise Centre
Basin Road North
Portslade, East Sussex
BN41 1BD
Specialist Legal Recruitment
Legal expertise with commercial influence
Modern legal teams have evolved far beyond managing legal risk. Today’s in-house lawyers are trusted business partners, supporting commercial decision-making, governance, regulatory compliance, and organisational growth.
Harvey John works with organisations across a broad range of sectors to identify legal professionals who combine technical expertise with commercial judgement and the ability to influence at every level of the business.
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Where expertise, reputation, and client relationships matter.
Law firms compete on expertise, reputation and client relationships. Building teams with the right technical capability, commercial awareness and cultural fit is essential to delivering exceptional client service and supporting long-term growth.
Harvey John partners with firms ranging from specialist boutiques to regional and national practices, helping them recruit lawyers who strengthen teams, develop client relationships, and support future growth.
Meet Head of Legal Recruitment
As Head of Legal Recruitment and a former practising solicitor, Hayley brings rare, firsthand industry insight to legal search. Combining technical understanding with deep market networks, she leads Harvey John’s legal practice across Private Practice and In-House sectors.
Hayley partners with law firm leaders – from boutique practices to Legal 500 and national firms – to manage lateral partner hires, team expansions, and strategic associate placements. For corporate organisations, she advises GCs and executives on building resilient, business-aligned legal functions.
Whether advising senior lawyers on strategic career progression or executing confidential search mandates, Hayley offers straightforward, peer-level insight built on years of legal market experience.
Latest Legal opportunities
Explore permanent, interim, and partner-level opportunities across private practice and in-house legal functions.
