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Executive Search

Novo’s Legal & Law Sector sector experts can help you identify & attract your next exceptional executive.

Executive Search in the Legal & Law Sector

Given the complexity of business decisions facing corporate senior management today, the recruitment of high calibre solicitors and specialist legal professionals in the law sector is critical for any organisation.

Our legal executive search and law sector recruitment practice focuses on strategic recruitment for a wide range of private practice legal companies and financial institutions, recruiting Senior Associates and Partners.

Our executive search consultants in the legal and law sector bring a sophisticated understanding of the legal community and the corporate world as well as extensive senior-level executive search experience to each assignment.

Clients turn to us for our legal sector recruitment knowledge and expertise, unequivocal advice and proven results.

Our Legal Executive Search Firm and Recruitment Expertise

We have legal market place executive recruitment expertise in the following legal areas:

  • Corporate and Commercial
  • Personal Injury
  • Family
  • Commercial and Residential Property
  • Private Client
  • Intellectual Property
  • Labour & Employment
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Restructuring
  • Securities and M&A
  • Commercial Services

Please view the case studies to see examples of our legal & law executive search service and executive recruitment for the legal sector. Working closely with our clients, we have a wealth of knowledge, experience and executive search and executive recruitment skills in the legal sector.

To discuss your requirements for legal executive recruitment, please further contact:

Matthew Searle: email

George Woodward: email

Ben Gulland: email

Novo Legal Brochure

  • Matthew Searle
    Sector Specialist
    Matthew Searle Director

    Looking to retain a headhunting search practice?

    Are you looking for an exceptional Partner or Senior Associate in the Legal sector?  Contact Novo and discuss your needs with one of our Legal industry experts.

    Call now
  • George Woodward
    Sector Specialist
    George Woodward Director

    Looking to retain a headhunting search practice?

    Are you looking for an exceptional Partner or Senior Associate in the Legal sector?  Contact Novo and discuss your needs with one of our Legal industry experts.

    Call now
  • Ben Gulland
    Sector Specialist
    Ben Gulland Senior Consultant

    Looking to retain a headhunting search practice?

    Are you looking for an exceptional Partner or Senior Associate in the Legal sector?  Contact Novo and discuss your needs with one of our Legal industry experts.

    Call now

Clients

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  • bates wells logo
  • dac beachcroft logo
  • hugh james logo

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • Bray & Bray is a highly successful multi service law firm based in Leicestershire with a growing and developing Dispute Resolution Department. Novo’s Legal Division were retained to recruit a Partner in Dispute Litigation for the company during early 2020. Through a targeted and comprehensive East Midlands headhunting assignment process Novo were successful in appointing a Partner for the practice.”

  • “Novo was appointed to search for a new Managing Director for Chiorino UK Ltd. The UK division (one of 60 divisions worldwide) has traded for over 40 years. Novo were able to access the very best candidates, keeping us fully informed throughout the process. From the initial list of candidates presented to us we were able to recruit a successor. We were delighted with Ryan’s work. We would have no hesitation in recommending Novo.”

  • “Following a robust selection process it was clear that Novo had the right credentials and through Dale exhibited a level of competence and understanding which made my decision to engage with Novo very easy. As a result of Novo’s commitment and hard work we have acquired 5 very good businesses. We plan to embark on a third round of acquisitions next year and will have no hesitation in choosing Novo as a partner.”

  • “In a challenging and competitive market I have been impressed by the level of service and communication provided by the team at Novo Executive Search. I would have no hesitation in recommending using the services again as we continue to grow and expand.”

Corporate Partner
Salary: Excellent package

Our client, Womble Bond Dickinson is looking to appoint a highly talented Corporate Lawyer to join their Bristol office as a Partner. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the growth of highly ranked team within a Top 20 firm, located in one of the UK's most dynamic and rapidly developing business hubs.…

  • Board Director/Partner
  • Legal Sector
  • Bristol
Job Ref No: CP MS 12/25
Date Added: 11-12-2025
Employment Partner
Salary: Excellent package

Our client is looking to appoint a highly competent and ambitious person to help grow its Employment team in Bristol.  They boasts an excellent national Employment team which spans from Plymouth to Newcastle which features highly in the legal directories.…

  • Board Director/Partner
  • Legal Sector
  • Bristol
Job Ref No: EP MS 12/25
Date Added: 11-12-2025
Technology (Commercial) Partner
Salary: Excellent package

This is a visible and influential appointment. You will champion the technology practice across the Southwest, becoming a trusted adviser to clients dealing with high stakes technology deals, digital change programmes and emerging tech challenges.…

  • Board Director/Partner
  • Legal Sector
  • Bristol
Job Ref No: TCP MS 12/25
Date Added: 11-12-2025
Managing Partner
Salary: Salary: £150,000 – £200,000 + Bonus + Equity Options

Our client is a European multinational residential property services business, operating across seven countries and employing over 14,000 people. The business has significant expansion plans in the UK and have acquired multiple property management businesses with 30,000 units currently under management in the UK. The business is also pursuing additional acquisitions and expects to be a £250m, turnover business within the next 5 years. As part of these growth plans, the business is building critical capabilities to complement their offering including a dedicated standalone legal practice.…

  • Board Director/Partner
  • Legal Sector
  • Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Job Ref No: MP RM 11/25
Date Added: 27-11-2025
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

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