Welcome to SRM Legal
Specialist legal search, dedicated to hiring fee-earners from associate through to partner level for the top-tier UK & US law firms across the UK and continental Europe. In addition, we source in-house legal counsels for a variety of industry clients.
Our Legal recruitment services
Trusted legal recruitment specialists
We take the time to listen to our clients’ and candidates’ needs and to manage their expectations. We also inform them of supply and demand in the market and recommend the appropriate routes to either find their next role or secure the best talent.
We make the hiring process as smooth as possible, using our depth of knowledge and experience in this market. Our business is built on people, so we treat everyone as an individual and maintain a high level of service as standard. Our strong referral rate and repeat business is testimony to that.
Whether you’re looking to hire into your team or secure your next role, you’ll receive regular communication and honest transparent feedback, from start to finish.
Recent Legal jobs filled
Commercial Technology
(team of 5)
London, leading UK law firm
Managing Partner
Brussels, White Shoe US law firm
Office launch
Dublin, UK law firm
Intellectual Property team
(team of 3)
Paris, International law firm
For Legal Candidates
SRM will ensure your search is handled with the utmost discretion. We invest time upfront meeting you personally in order to fully understand your requirements while we work with you – this means we can create a bespoke plan for your search.
We have extensive experience in and knowledge of the legal recruitment market. We develop a long-term relationship with you, so we can invest in your overall career plan, supporting you at each stage of your journey.
For our Legal Clients
Acting as your strategic recruitment partner, we provide bespoke hiring solutions for our clients across all levels of fee-earner legal roles. We have specialist industry knowledge and only work with White Shoe US firms and top-tier UK firms, meaning there is never a conflict of interest when searching for your next hire.
We always take the time to fully understand who you wish to hire and why, how they will fit into and contribute to your business – meaning we only ever send you candidates who are genuinely interested in the position. By taking a tailored and detailed approach, we become an extension of your team and ultimately achieve better success rates.
Experienced leadership
Chris Excell
Head of Legal Recruitment
Since completing his training in 2008, Chris has established himself as a highly regarded expert in legal executive search. He has worked across various disciplines, including intellectual property, energy & projects, competition, litigation, and corporate law, with a focus on law firms, patent and trademark attorney firms, and in-house legal teams. His international reach has enabled him to conduct successful searches across the EMEA region and the US, with key locations including the UK, Brussels, Dublin, Paris, Oslo, and Stockholm.
Among his notable accomplishments, Chris has launched a new office in Dublin for a client, relocated several high-performing teams – including a market-leading IP team in Paris – and facilitated early merger discussions between law firms.
Chris takes pride in working on a retained, close-knit basis with his clients to ensure they achieve the results they need.
Testimonials
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Legal news & insights
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Our locations
London
Based on St John Street, near Farringdon station, we're in a great location to easily meet with our clients and candidates.
UK
We recruit roles right across the UK, working with a wide range of companies.
Each role we recruit is treated as a bespoke search assignment which means we are able to source candidates internationally to work in any location.
We recruit across the globe and have successfully filled roles in locations including New York, Frankfurt, Paris and Singapore.
About to hire your next specialist?
Get in touch with one of our experienced consultants who will work hard to understand your unique requirements. Please send us a job description or give us a call on + 44 (0)7595 748826.