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Meet the Austen Lloyd Legal Recruitment Team

We're a team of specialist legal recruitment consultants with over 80 years of combined experience placing solicitors and legal professionals with law firms across the UK. From the South West to the North, each consultant focuses on the regions and practice areas they know best — so candidates and clients get advice built on genuine market knowledge.

Charlotte Wills

Managing Director

Charlotte is the Managing Director and has a great reputation in the legal market and has worked highly successfully nationally for many years, placing senior candidates with top ranking law firms.Read full bio

📞 0117 4577188 ✉️ Charlotte@austenlloyd.co.uk Charlotte is the Managing Director and has a great reputation in the legal market and has worked highly successfully nationally for many years, placing senior candidates with top ranking law firms.

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Gemma Little

Associate Director

Gemma Little | Associate Director Gemma is an Associate Director specialising in private practice legal recruitment across the South East and East Anglia. Having joined Austen Lloyd in 2013, she has…Read full bio

📞 0117 457 7162 ✉️ Gemma@austenlloyd.co.uk Gemma Little | Associate Director Gemma is an Associate Director specialising in private practice legal recruitment across the South East and East Anglia. Having joined Austen Lloyd in 2013, she has built a strong network of law firms and legal professionals across Kent, Sussex, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Working closely with Partners and senior decision-makers, Gemma is often working on exclusive and unadvertised opportunities, as well as roles that are not widely available through the market. She recruits Solicitors, Legal Executives and Partners, alongside Practice Management, Legal Accounts and other senior operational roles within private practice. Her approach is straightforward and relationship-led, with a focus on opening doors that may not otherwise be accessible and finding the right long-term fit for both candidates and firms.

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Isabel McQuade

Principle Consultant

Isabel is a Principal Consultant at Austen Lloyd, specialising in private practice legal recruitment across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and…Read full bio

📞 0117 4863611 ✉️ isabel@austenlloyd.co.uk Isabel is a Principal Consultant at Austen Lloyd, specialising in private practice legal recruitment across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Since joining the business in 2016, Isabel has built an extensive network of law firms and legal professionals across the region. Over the past decade, she has developed strong relationships with Partners, Heads of Department and senior decision-makers, giving her a detailed understanding of the local legal market and the opportunities available within it. Isabel recruits across the full spectrum of private practice, from NQ through to Partner level, alongside Legal Executives and senior operational appointments including Practice Management and Legal Accounts. She regularly works on both advertised and confidential opportunities, including roles that are not openly available in the wider market. Her approach is personal, consultative and focused on the individual. Isabel takes the time to understand the ambitions and priorities of both candidates and firms, providing honest market insight and carefully considered introductions. Her focus is on building lasting relationships and helping the right people find the right opportunities, rather than simply filling a vacancy.

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Claudia Cafferata

Recruitment Consultant - Maternity Leave

Claudia Cafferata is a dedicated legal recruitment consultant in the Midlands market, specialising in connecting top-tier legal professionals with leading law firms across the region. With extensive…Read full bio

📞 01275 463111 ✉️ Info@austenlloyd.co.uk Claudia Cafferata is a dedicated legal recruitment consultant in the Midlands market, specialising in connecting top-tier legal professionals with leading law firms across the region. With extensive experience in the legal sector, Claudia understands the unique demands of both candidates and clients, ensuring tailored, results-driven recruitment solutions. She prides herself on building strong, lasting relationships and delivering a personal, attentive service that goes beyond the standard recruitment approach. Claudia’s focus spans private practice and specialist roles, helping candidates advance their careers while supporting firms in securing the right talent efficiently. Passionate about the legal industry and committed to excellence, Claudia combines in-depth market knowledge with a hands-on, approachable style, making her a trusted partner for both candidates and clients seeking the best fit in the legal market.

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Freya Jones-Griffiths

Senior Recruitment Consultant

I’m a Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant specialising in the Bristol and Wales market previously a wealth of experience in the West midlands market for nearly 3 years. I work closely with a wide…Read full bio

📞 0117 457 7183 ✉️ Freya@austenlloyd.co.uk I’m a Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant specialising in the Bristol and Wales market previously a wealth of experience in the West midlands market for nearly 3 years. I work closely with a wide range of private practice firms, from high street and boutique practices through to leading regional, national and international firms with a strong presence across the South West. I work with lawyers at all levels, from NQ through to Equity Partner, and take a very relationship led approach to recruitment. For me, it’s about getting to know people properly, understanding what they’re looking for, what motivates them and where they want their career to go, rather than simply matching a CV to a job. Outside of work, I play semi professional football as a goalkeeper in the Women’s National League, which is something I’m hugely passionate about. Football has taught me a lot about resilience, teamwork and keeping a level head under pressure, qualities that definitely come into play in recruitment too. If you’d like to stay up to date with the market, have a confidential chat about your options or simply want to connect, feel free to get in touch. 📞 0117 4571783 ✉️ freya@austenlloyd.co.uk

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Savita Devi

Recruitment Consultant

I’m a Legal Recruitment Consultant specialising in the Birmingham and wider Midlands market, including Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Staffordshire. I work closely with a broad range of law firms,…Read full bio

📞 0117 4576 754 ✉️ Savita@austenlloyd.co.uk I’m a Legal Recruitment Consultant specialising in the Birmingham and wider Midlands market, including Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Staffordshire. I work closely with a broad range of law firms, from high street and boutique practices through to leading regional and national firms. With over a decade of experience in legal recruitment, I have supported the placement of Legal Executives, Solicitors and Partners across the Midlands and South East/West regions. I have built strong relationships with clients, regularly working alongside HR teams to agree terms and develop long-standing partnerships, including exclusive PSL arrangements. I adopt a proactive, relationship-driven approach, providing honest, tailored advice to help candidates make the right career move. From initial discussions to interview preparation, I work closely with each individual to ensure they feel confident, prepared and ready to perform at their best. Known for my organisation and ability to work to tight deadlines, I also collaborate closely with colleagues across national teams to ensure the best outcomes for both clients and candidates. I pride myself on being approachable, straightforward and easy to work with. If you would like a confidential chat about the market or your next move, feel free to get in touch. 📞 0117 457 6754 ✉️ savita@austenlloyd.co.uk

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Jane Marks

Office Manager

Jane is the Office Manager at Austen Lloyd’s offices. She comes from a family business background and oversees the general running of the office, helping to maintain the positive and dynamic ethos of the firm. She has a very supportive and cohesive effect on the whole team and is very much the ‘go-to person’ for any social matters. Jane joined together with Charlotte and Chris in 2009 to found Austen Lloyd, which is now a market leading agency with a phenomenal national reputation, specialising in legal recruitment throughout the UK. With her family business background, she has helped to transfer that ‘family team ethos’ to Austen Lloyd. Jane has helped to create the smooth-running office administration system that is so necessary for a highly modern, professional organisation. When dealing with candidates’ livelihoods, it is essential to maintain highly professionally standards at all times. Jane is very much at the forefront of this.

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Freya Suzanne

Assistant Consultant

Freya Griffiths is an LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology graduate, achieving a 2:1 from the University of the West of England. Working closely with CEO Charlotte Wills, Freya supports the team with strong organisational, administrative and communication skills. With experience in client relations, legal processes and confidential information handling, she brings a professional, detail-oriented and approachable attitude to her role. Freya is passionate about the legal sector and is keen to contribute to connecting talented legal professionals with the right opportunities.

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Sarah Piercey

Senior Administrator

I joined Austen Lloyd in March 2011 as their first employee and have loved seeing the steady expansion and progression of this great company. My role as Senior Administrator is exciting and varied, with tasks ranging from CV formatting to stationery ordering! No two days are the same and I really enjoy being part of such a warm and supportive team.

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Chris Blythe

Finance Manager

Chris is the Finance Manager and also supports the team with HR matters. He has many years experience in the finance and recruitment sector and has developed a strong and trusting relationship with…Read full bio

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