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Meet the Team

Hayley Rose
Director & Head of Legal Recruitment
hayley@harveyjohn.com | +44 1273 651030 | +44 7989 301527
Hayley Rose is a Director & Legal Recruitment Advisor at Harvey John. Having begun her career as a solicitor in private practice, she brings first-hand insight into the legal profession and a practical understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and career decisions lawyers face throughout their careers.

Hayley specialises in senior legal appointments across both private practice and in-house teams, partnering with law firms and high-growth businesses on strategic hiring. She also works closely with experienced lawyers, providing trusted advice on career progression, market positioning, and future opportunities.

Taking a consultative and relationship-led approach, Hayley focuses on building long-term partnerships rather than delivering purely transactional recruitment solutions. Her combination of legal experience, market expertise, and honest advice enables her to support clients and candidates in making informed decisions that lead to successful, lasting outcomes.

“I love the positive impact of my job; finding someone a position that ticks all the boxes on their wish list and equally filling a business-critical gap for a client – win win!!”

Why work with Hayley?

  • One-third of Hayley’s placements in the last three years have come through referrals, proving her success and the trust candidates have in her.
  • Hayley provides her full attention, support, and guidance throughout every step of the process, as you can see in her abundance of Google Reviews!
  • 94% of the candidates Hayley successfully placed in the last three years are still with the firm, showcasing her focus on long-term, mutually beneficial solutions.
  • At the core of Hayley’s approach is building relationships based on trust and understanding.

Standout Placements

  • Senior Tech Counsel (Pharmaceuticals) | In-House | Sussex
  • Ecclesiastical Property Solicitor | Private Practice | London
  • Data Privacy Legal Director | Private Practice | Bristol
  • Associate Education/Employment Solicitor | London
  • Property Litigation Solicitor | Private Practice | Kent
  • Commercial Contracts Manager (Pharmaceuticals) | In-House | Sussex
  • Legal Counsel and Junior Legal Counsel | Online Media Marketplace | Brighton

Why Harvey John?

  • Since 2004, we’ve built a reputation for exceptional, results-driven service.
  • 95% of our placed candidates would absolutely recommend working with us.
  • We blend traditional recruitment with the latest technology for the perfect match.
  • Our company culture fosters creativity and innovation, enabling our team to achieve outstanding results.
  • Our consultants are a group of ambitious, talented and engaged people. We simply love what we do, and it shows.

What our clients say about Hayley

See some of our reviews from our wonderful clients!

 

“Hayley was by far the best recruitment consultant I have dealt with. She was thorough, professional and supportive, with an exceptional breadth of knowledge regarding in-house legal roles. Throughout the recruitment process she was always on hand to provide a first-class service. Highly recommended.”

Satisfied Candidate

“I recently started a new legal role at a biotechnology company and I must thank Hayley [Rose] for her exceptional service and support throughout the whole process. Hayley was comprehensive in her approach to explaining the role and the company and why I might be a good fit and provided excellent guidance to ensure I was well-prepared for the interviews. During the process, she was very helpful in answering all my queries and always gave me regular updates. It has certainly been one of the best experiences I have had in my career working with a recruiter. Hayley was thorough and very friendly throughout and I would strongly recommend her and the Harvey John team to companies and senior lawyers when considering preferred professional recruitment firms.”

Legal Director

“Hayley has placed several key members of staff (solicitors) with my department over the last six months or so. She takes time to understand my requirements and passes on details of some suitable and great candidates and genuinely matches the right people for the role. Communications are great, and she’s still checking in with me re staff who have been with my firm for a few months. My new colleagues also say good things about her, so I’d recommend Hayley to employers and employees.”

Satisfied Client