Our Legal Executive Search Services

As one of the leading Executive Search firms in the UK, Novo is well placed to find your next Legal Executive.

Our team of highly experienced consultants work across a broad range of sectors and are specialists at recruiting top notch C-Suite talent.

Able to work in strict confidence, our team will search, identify, and recruit your ideal Legal Executive.

Through our years of experience, our team can handle the entire process from start to finish, working to rigorous standards and with a highly systemised approach.

Contact Novo for a confidential discussion about your Legal Executive recruitment needs.

Legal Executive Search & Headhunting Specialists

Let our team search, identify, and recruit top Legal Executive talent for your organisation.


Importance of The Legal Executive Role

Strong in-house legal capability is essential to an organisation’s success and in maintaining its competitiveness in the market. Given the complexity of business decisions facing corporate senior management today, the recruitment of high-calibre solicitors and specialist legal professionals is essential for the success of an organisation.

In today’s ever-evolving business environment, where regulations are becoming tighter and technology is advancing at a rapid pace, companies are facing unprecedented challenges. As businesses continue to grow through technological advancements, mergers and acquisitions, and international expansion, the role of senior legal leaders is becoming increasingly important. Regarded as strategic advisors who can provide valuable guidance and support to the CEO and Board, these professionals help to drive business growth by expertly navigating the legal challenges that come with it.

At Novo, we bring a wealth of industry-specific knowledge and experience to our clients. Our legal executive search practice specialises in identifying and recruiting strategic talent for a wide range of private practice legal companies and financial institutions, including Senior Associates and Partners.

Our executive search consultants work closely with clients, bringing a sophisticated understanding of the legal community and the corporate world as well as extensive senior-level executive search experience to each assignment.

Legal Executive Skills Needed Include:

  • Excellent reasoning and analytical skills
  • Ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks
  • Superior communication skills
  • Independent judgment
  • Capability to lead the in-house legal and compliance function
  • Strong ethics and integrity

At Novo, our clients turn to us for our legal sector recruitment knowledge and expertise, unequivocal advice, and proven results. If you are looking for an exceptional Partner or Senior Associate to add value to your organisation contact one of our Legal industry experts today.

Our Legal Executive Search Specialists

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George Woodward

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Jon Hollier

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Dale Perrett

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Dale Perrett

Founding Director

Dale is one of the Founding Directors of Novo Executive Search and Selection. He is part of the Novo leadership team that drives the business. He remains passionate about working...

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George Woodward

Director

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Jon Hollier

Founding Director

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Current Legal Executive Roles

Employee Relations Specialist
Salary: excellent package

We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our team. This role requires a strong understanding of UK employment law and the ability to manage complex workforce matters with discretion and professionalism.…

  • Legal/Company Secretarial
  • Legal Sector
  • Based in Feltham and offers hybrid working for flexibility
Job Ref No: ERS
Date Added: 27-11-2025
Private Client Solicitor
Salary: Competitive Base + Bonus

Our client is a well-established and highly successful top UK full-service law firm that offers expert & trusted legal advice to a broad range of clients. The business is doing very well and has a thriving Private Client offering. The Department has excellent relationships with clients and works across a wide variety of Private Client matters.…

  • Legal/Company Secretarial
  • Legal Sector
  • Bristol
Job Ref No: PCS/GW 06/25
Date Added: 12-06-2025
Legal Director, Private Client
Salary: Competitive Base + Bonus

Our client is a well-established and highly successful top law firm in Berkshire that offers expert & trusted legal advice to a broad range of clients. The business is doing very well and has a thriving Private Client offering. The Department has excellent relationships with clients and works across a wide variety of Private Client matters. Due to continued growth, there exists the key strategic requirement to recruit a Legal Director / Senior Associate Private Client. …

  • Legal/Company Secretarial
  • Legal Sector
  • Surrey (GB)
Job Ref No: GWPC 06/25
Date Added: 12-06-2025
Head of Private Client
Salary: Competitive Base + Bonus

Our client is a well-established and highly successful privately owned law firm in the West Midlands that offers expert & trusted legal advice to a broad range of clients. The business is doing very well and has a thriving Private Client offering. The Department has excellent relationships with clients and works across a wide variety of Private Client matters. Due to continued growth, there exists the key strategic requirement to recruit a Head of Private Client at either a Solicitor, Associate or Salaried Director level. …

  • Legal/Company Secretarial
  • Legal Sector
  • West Midlands
Job Ref No: HofPC GW 6/25
Date Added: 12-06-2025
Head of Commercial Property Designate (Law)
Salary: Competitive Base + Bonus

Our client is a well-established and highly successful law practice with offices in Kent and Sussex that offers expert & trusted legal advice to a broad range of clients.…

  • Legal/Company Secretarial Operations
  • Legal Sector
  • Brighton, East Sussex (GB)
Job Ref No: HofCPD GW 6/25
Date Added: 12-06-2025