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With in-depth market knowledge and decades of experience in the UK's legal market, our legal recruitment team is well placed to ensure that clients secure the very best legal talent, while equally supporting individuals to achieve their career goals.

With an enviable network, our team has experience working with lawyers of all levels - from NQ to Partner. Furthermore, we are able to advise industry clients looking to hire in-house legal counsel, Commercial Contracts Specialists, data protection and compliance professionals, company secretaries and organisations looking to build their first dedicated in-house legal function.

Our clients include international PLCs, SMEs and start-ups across all sectors in addition to national, regional and niche law firms. Combining market knowledge and experience with a personal, tailored approach, the team demonstrates intuition and authenticity to ensure the best possible outcome for clients and candidates alike.

Our legal recruitment team

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Jan Colligan, recruitment professional at Gleeson Recruitment Group

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Michael Chapman, recruitment professional at Gleeson Recruitment Group

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Private Client Partner

Mike Chapman

Mike is the best recruitment consultant I have ever used. He knows the industry, takes time to understand your position and career objectives, and helps to find suitable opportunities. He works hard and goes that extra mile.

Commercial Solicitor

I have used recruitment consultants before in the past and I have always felt I have had to keep explaining myself and it often left me feeling deflated and lacking in confidence. Jan just understood, immediately, where I was in both my life and my career and exactly where I wanted to be.

Conveyancer

Mike Chapman

Mike is fantastic at his job. He listens to what you’re saying and takes action when he says he will. Can’t recommend him highly enough. Thanks Mike for everything you’ve done for me over the years, it has been noted.

Lawyer- Construction

Mike Chapman

Fantastic throughout the whole process! Mike Chapman a pleasure to be in touch with and very supportive.

In- House Solicitor

Jan Colligan

Jan gave me a very good briefing about what the job was about and what was required. He kept me fully up to date with the interview and recruitment procedure, and the agent who covered while he was on leave was also very helpful. Happy to say, I got the job!

Commercial Solicitor

Jan Colligan

I have used recruitment consultants before in the past and I have always felt that I have had to keep explaining myself and it often left me feeling deflated and lacking in confidence. Jan just understood, immediately, where I was in both my life and my career and exactly where I wanted to be. 

Commercial Solicitor

Jan Colligan

Jan was extremely helpful and kept me informed all the way through the process. He was also down to earth and could have a laugh which is great to see when engaging with professionals.

Senior Associate

Jan Colligan

Very good service on all fronts and candid advice and support

Financial Crime Prevention Officer

Michael Chapman

Very good service

Legal Counsel

Jan Colligan

I found that Jan had really taken the time to understand what the business was looking for in a recruit, and therefore was able to listen to my requirements and make a really good match between role and person. Jan’s been an absolute pleasure to deal with, and I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again or recommend him to others.

Legal Counsel

Jan Colligan

I’ve found that Jan has been the most attentive of all the recruiters I’ve spoken to. He really took the time to understand the person that the business was looking for, and perfectly matched me with that role.

Real Estate Partner

Jan Colligan

Jan was polite, professional and wanted to genuinely help me find the right role.  Jan introduced me to Mike, who has been professional, proactive and most importantly ‘listened’ to what I wanted in the next step of my career.  It has been a pleasure dealing with the team.

Associate

Michael Chapman

Michael was very helpful, communicative and informative.

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