Specialist Legal Recruitment for Exceptional Careers

Connecting the finest legal talent with the UK's leading law firms. We are experts in our field, just like you.

Popular: Corporate, Family Law, Litigation, Real Estate

Expert Consultants

Over 80 years combined experience in legal recruitment.

National Coverage

Opportunities across every major UK city.

Confidential Service

Your career move is handled with discretion.

Latest Opportunities

Discover the newest roles from top firms.

Commercial Property Solicitor

Staffordshire
45000
Permanent
9/14/2026View Details

Personal Injury Litigation Solicitor

West Midlands
40000
Permanent
9/14/2026View Details

Childcare Solicitor

Somerset
65000
Permanent
9/14/2026View Details

Why Choose Austen Lloyd?

Austen Lloyd is a specialist legal recruitment agency operating nationally. We are known for our professional, highly confidential and personal service, built on over 80 years of collective expertise.

Our consultants are experts in their specific legal disciplines and geographical areas, ensuring you receive the most relevant and accurate advice for your career move or firm growth.

Austen Lloyd Team

For Legal Candidates

Take the next step in your career with total discretion. Access exclusive roles at every major UK law firm and boutique practice.

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For Law Firms

Build a world-class team with partner-led recruitment. Leverage our 80+ years of expertise to secure the UK's finest legal talent.

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What Placed Candidates Say

Feedback from solicitors we have placed with Legal 500 and Legal 100 firms. Names are withheld — every move we handle is confidential.

Rated 5 out of 5

It was a pleasure working with Charlotte. She was diligent, pro-active, very supportive and really knew the market. I would highly recommend her.

Candidate- Legal 100 firm · London
Rated 5 out of 5

The best recruiter around!

Charlotte and the rest of the team were proactive and encouraging. They found several openings and helped me every step of the way. I ended up securing a position at a Legal 500 firm. The experience has been life-changing and I would gladly recommend Austen Lloyd to anyone who asks.

Candidate - Legal 500 · South West
Rated 5 out of 5

This legal recruitment service is excellent. Attention to detail, encouraging, understanding best way to approach interviews, patient and efficient fast communication. I have been successfully placed twice in 8 years into roles I believe in. They use initiative and brilliant recall for roles a candidate would best fulfill. They also give sensible advice on remuneration planning

Candidate Placed in legal 500 firm · South West
Rated 5 out of 5

Gemma was extremely professional and understanding throughout ongoing multiple recruitment processes. Showed class particularly in terms of the outcome, and her involvement was much appreciated.

Candidate Placed in legal 500 firm · South East
Rated 5 out of 5

Great experience finding new role

Isabel was brilliant in helping me secure my new role. She made the process smooth and kept me updated from start to finish. She really understood what I was looking for and helped me find exactly that. Grateful for her support and would happily recommend her and the Austen Lloyd Team.

Candidate Placed in legal 500 firm · Bucks
Rated 5 out of 5

Thank you Freya!

I was fortunate to have Freya assist me in obtaining new employment. If it wasn’t for Freya then I wouldn’t have even known about the job opportunity, nor would I have applied for it. Freya was absolutely brilliant. She would regularly reach out to me, even on her own annual leave. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Freya also had fantastic negotiation skills. I would recommend Freya to anyone. So much so, that I have already recommended her to another friend / ex colleague.

Candidate Placed in legal 500 firm · Bristol

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