Legal Recruitment
What We Do
We apply a proven method to legal recruitment combining specialist expertise, market insight and a consultative approach to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across permanent, contract and statement of work engagements.
Why Choose Method Recruitment
Specialist by Design
Deep sector expertise and technically aligned networks, led by consultants who recruit exclusively within HR and people functions.
Consultative & Transparent
Clear communication, honest market guidance and informed salary insights at every stage of the process.
Quality-Led Delivery
A focus on fit, capability and performance (not speed alone), supported by experienced consultants and proven processes.
Why Choose Method Recruitment
Specialist by Design
Deep sector expertise and technically aligned networks, led by consultants who recruit exclusively within legal, governance and compliance functions.
Consultative & Transparent
Clear communication, honest market guidance and informed salary insights at every stage of the process.
Quality-Led Delivery
A focus on fit, capability and performance (not speed alone), supported by experienced consultants and proven processes.
Legal Roles We Recruit
In-House Legal
- Head of Legal
- General Counsel
- Senior Legal Counsel
- Legal Counsel
- Commercial Lawyer
- Corporate Counsel
- Regulatory Counsel
- Employment Lawyer
- Litigation Counsel
- Company Secretary
Private Practice
- Partner
- Special Counsel
- Senior Associate
- Associate
- Lawyer
- Graduate Lawyer
- Solicitor
Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Company Secretary
- Governance Manager
- Compliance Counsel
- Risk & Compliance Manager
- Ethics & Compliance Advisor
Legal Operations & Support
- Legal Operations Manager
- Contracts Manager
- Contracts Administrator
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- LEgal Secretary
- Practice Manager
Salary Insights for Legal Roles
Access up-to-date salary benchmarks informed by real placements and current market demand across in-house legal, private practice, governance and compliance functions. Explore detailed insights through our Salary Guide or benchmark a specific role using our Salary Checker.
Trusted by leading businesses
Recruitment Solutions
Contract & Temporary Recruitment
Fast access to legal specialists when demand shifts or projects ramp up. We support short-term cover, project-based work and fixed-term contracts, giving you the flexibility to scale without slowing delivery.
Permanent Recruitment
Purposeful permanent hiring built for long-term impact. We align capability, culture and future potential to deliver hires that strengthen teams and support sustained growth.
Statement of Work (SOW)
Outcome-driven delivery with clear scope and accountability. Our SOW model defines milestones and deliverables upfront, supporting project execution while you retain control.
DEI Workforce Solutions
Inclusive hiring strategies designed to support equitable outcomes. Our DEI solutions help organisations access diverse talent and build inclusive teams without compromising on quality.
Advisory Services
Strategic workforce and transformation advisory aligned to business outcomes. We support organisations navigating change through insight-led, consultative engagement.
Retained Search
Structured, consultative search for executive and highly specialised roles. We partner closely with leadership teams to secure critical talent with lasting organisational impact.
The Method Philosophy
Just as our name suggests, we’re big believers that recruitment done right isn’t luck — it’s method. Ours is precise, proven and continually refined. We bring together specialist industry knowledge, experienced consultants and a genuinely consultative approach to deliver hiring outcomes that last. Everything we do is built on long-term partnerships - with clients, candidates and the markets we operate in.
Our work is guided by four core values:
Commitment to excellence
We hold ourselves to high standards in quality, delivery and outcomes, every time.
Together we succeed
True partnerships are collaborative. We work alongside our clients and candidates to achieve shared success.
Create lasting impact
We focus on outcomes that strengthen teams, careers and organisations over the long term.
Care in every decision
People sit at the centre of recruitment. We act with integrity, transparency and genuine care.
The Method Philosophy
Just as our name suggests, we’re big believers that recruitment done right isn’t luck — it’s method. Ours is precise, proven and continually refined. We bring together specialist industry knowledge, experienced consultants and a genuinely consultative approach to deliver hiring outcomes that last. Everything we do is built on long-term partnerships - with clients, candidates and the markets we operate in.
Our work is guided by four core values:
Commitment to excellence
We hold ourselves to high standards in quality, delivery and outcomes, every time.
Together we succeed
True partnerships are collaborative. We work alongside our clients and candidates to achieve shared success.
Create lasting impact
We focus on outcomes that strengthen teams, careers and organisations over the long term.
Care in every decision
People sit at the centre of recruitment. We act with integrity, transparency and genuine care.
Legal Recruitment Team
GET STARTED
How to Get Started with Legal Recruitment
Getting started is simple. Whether you’re hiring one role or building out a full legal function, our legal recruiters guide you through a clear, structured process.
We start by understanding your requirements, team dynamics and timelines. From there, we align the right recruitment solution — contract, permanent, retained or Statement of Work (SOW) — and get to work.
What working with Method Recruitment looks like:
A dedicated legal specialist
Transparent, method-led recruitment processes
Access to talent, salary and market insights
Flexible solutions aligned to your hiring goals
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions What areas of legal do you recruit in?
We recruit across in-house legal, private practice, governance, compliance, legal operations and company secretariat functions.
Do you provide contract and project-based HR recruitment?
Yes. As well as permanent recruitment services, our legal recruitment solutions include contract, fixed-term and interim models for project delivery, remediation programs and legal team support.
How do you embed diversity and inclusion into HR hiring?
Our Head of DEI leads organisation-wide strategy and works closely with our legal and recruitment teams to embed DEI best practice into every stage of the hiring lifecycle. This includes shaping inclusive job design, advising on unbiased assessment and shortlisting processes, supporting diverse talent pipelines and providing ongoing training and insight for hiring managers — all backed by targeted frameworks and DEI metrics.
Can you support rapid legal team scaling?
We partner with businesses to scale legal teams quickly and sustainably during growth, transformation and major delivery phases. Our “always on” approach to recruitment means our network of ready-to-go talent is updated constantly to enable fast delivery.
Ready to build your legal team?
Submit your vacancy and build your team with Method.
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