Business Details
210 law firms, companies and public organisations filled their job vacancies with Chadwick Nott in 2020. We have the culture of a boutique legal recruitment agency but we also have enough established teams across the country to ensure we provide clients and candidates with full market coverage.
While we are small enough in size for you to make an immediate impact with an entrepreneurial and agile structure, we also have the advantage of being part of the wider Impellam group which provides us with the security of market leading IT, legal, compliance, finance, training and marketing support.With over 25 years in the business we have countless long standing client relationships.
We continue to nurture these with a successful blend of established consultants who have been with us for over 10 years, alongside our new team members who are introduced, supported and given the warmest of platforms to succeed from. Uncapped commission and a wide ranging rewards culture means that great bonuses are not only paid to the top billers - everyone shares in our varied and different rewards.
While we are small enough in size for you to make an immediate impact with an entrepreneurial and agile structure, we also have the advantage of being part of the wider Impellam group which provides us with the security of market leading IT, legal, compliance, finance, training and marketing support.With over 25 years in the business we have countless long standing client relationships.
We continue to nurture these with a successful blend of established consultants who have been with us for over 10 years, alongside our new team members who are introduced, supported and given the warmest of platforms to succeed from. Uncapped commission and a wide ranging rewards culture means that great bonuses are not only paid to the top billers - everyone shares in our varied and different rewards.
Services
Meet The Team
Formerly a lawyer with Russell McVeagh in New Zealand, Andrew has over 18 years of international legal recruitment experience gained in London and Sydney.
Prior to taking up his current position, Andrew was Business Unit Director for Chadwick Nott's International and UK Private Practice business.
He managed the UK and international recruitment process, with a particular focus on Australian, New Zealand, UK, US and Canadian qualified solicitors seeking positions overseas.
Charlie joined the business in 2010 after over 12 years recruitment experience gained at very well-known agencies.
Prior to taking up his current position, Andrew was Business Unit Director for Chadwick Nott's International and UK Private Practice business.
He managed the UK and international recruitment process, with a particular focus on Australian, New Zealand, UK, US and Canadian qualified solicitors seeking positions overseas.
Charlie joined the business in 2010 after over 12 years recruitment experience gained at very well-known agencies.
Private Practice jobs
Our private practice clients encompass the full range of law firms including major UK national practices, international law firms, alternative business structures, smaller local practices and virtual or dispersed law firms.
Keeping you fully informed throughout the recruitment process, our well-connected private practice consultants will support you throughout and beyond your placement.
They provide career, interview and CV advice, building a long-term relationship with you.
The landscape of the newly qualified (NQ) market changes drastically each year.
Keeping you fully informed throughout the recruitment process, our well-connected private practice consultants will support you throughout and beyond your placement.
They provide career, interview and CV advice, building a long-term relationship with you.
The landscape of the newly qualified (NQ) market changes drastically each year.
Newly Qualified Solicitor jobs
If you're a trainee looking towards life after qualification, our consultants can get you started in a fantastic first role - in a culture in which you'll thrive.
With a network that extends from boutique practices to international law firms, we've got access to the full range of newly qualified legal jobs in the UK, as well as in the US and globally.
And well beyond your placement, we'll continue to support you with expert career advice - from CV preparation to interview tips, and up-to-the-minute market updates, immersing you in the fascinating and fast changing legal world.
With a network that extends from boutique practices to international law firms, we've got access to the full range of newly qualified legal jobs in the UK, as well as in the US and globally.
And well beyond your placement, we'll continue to support you with expert career advice - from CV preparation to interview tips, and up-to-the-minute market updates, immersing you in the fascinating and fast changing legal world.
Interim jobs
Our Interim specialist Chris Goodman explains the effects of working from home and IR35 on the Document Review sector.
Covering the length and breadth of the UK, our dedicated Interim team recruits and provides consultants, agile/flexible workers and document review lawyers.
We cover all levels of seniority, ranging from senior general counsel and qualified solicitors to legal executives and paralegals.
From one to two days' assignments to maternity cover or longer term projects, we have outstanding opportunities in private practice and in-house.
Covering the length and breadth of the UK, our dedicated Interim team recruits and provides consultants, agile/flexible workers and document review lawyers.
We cover all levels of seniority, ranging from senior general counsel and qualified solicitors to legal executives and paralegals.
From one to two days' assignments to maternity cover or longer term projects, we have outstanding opportunities in private practice and in-house.
In-House jobs
In-house legal positions have always been highly sought after by solicitors seeking a career option that will get them closer to the inner-workings of business, allow them to contribute more directly to strategic commercial decisions or get them more involved in a particular industry they have a passion for.
With strong bonus structures available, basic salaries becoming increasingly competitive and a broadening range of companies looking to expand their legal in-house capabilities, it has never been a better time to consider an in-house move.
With strong bonus structures available, basic salaries becoming increasingly competitive and a broadening range of companies looking to expand their legal in-house capabilities, it has never been a better time to consider an in-house move.
Paralegal jobs
With over 30 years' experience and a wealth of legal market knowledge between them, our team are expertly placed to advise you on permanent, fixed term contract and temporary paralegal roles.
Our client base spans the US, City, national, regional, West End and boutique law firms, as well as a diverse selection of in-house clients from banks and financial institutions to media networks and production companies.
Whether you are a career paralegal, contractor or an overseas qualified lawyer who is hoping to gain UK experience, we will listen to your needs and requirements and tailor our search for you.
Our client base spans the US, City, national, regional, West End and boutique law firms, as well as a diverse selection of in-house clients from banks and financial institutions to media networks and production companies.
Whether you are a career paralegal, contractor or an overseas qualified lawyer who is hoping to gain UK experience, we will listen to your needs and requirements and tailor our search for you.
CILEx jobs
What do law firms need to consider in light of these new changes to the qualification process?
With over 30 years' experience and a wealth of legal market knowledge between them, our team are expertly placed to advise you on permanent, fixed term contract and temporary legal executives roles.
Our client base spans the US, City, national, regional, West End and boutique law firms, as well as a diverse selection of in-house clients from banks and financial institutions to media networks and production companies.
With over 30 years' experience and a wealth of legal market knowledge between them, our team are expertly placed to advise you on permanent, fixed term contract and temporary legal executives roles.
Our client base spans the US, City, national, regional, West End and boutique law firms, as well as a diverse selection of in-house clients from banks and financial institutions to media networks and production companies.
Insurance jobs
Insurance law covers a diverse range of disciplines including Personal Injury, Professional Indemnity, Marine, Aviation, Product Liability, Property Damage, International Claims, Industrial Disease, Group Litigation, Health & Safety and Legal Costs work.
It offers opportunities at all levels from partners handling very technical and complex cases to paralegals assisting on work or dealing with their own caseloads.
In addition there are roles for legal managers responsible for managing a department and making strategic decisions.
It offers opportunities at all levels from partners handling very technical and complex cases to paralegals assisting on work or dealing with their own caseloads.
In addition there are roles for legal managers responsible for managing a department and making strategic decisions.
Professional Support Lawyer & Knowledge Management jobs
Our Alternative Careers team (ACT) specialises in finding flexible and/or non fee-earning roles for lawyers across the UK.
As well as carrying out aspects of the more traditional PSL role, which will include precedent/practice note drafting, research and knowledge banking, PSL and KM professionals now have the opportunity to play a more integral and varied role - often assisting with client relationships, training, business development pitches and the creation and management of more efficient KM systems and processes.
As well as carrying out aspects of the more traditional PSL role, which will include precedent/practice note drafting, research and knowledge banking, PSL and KM professionals now have the opportunity to play a more integral and varied role - often assisting with client relationships, training, business development pitches and the creation and management of more efficient KM systems and processes.
Public Sector jobs
Our very experienced and dedicated public sector team provide an efficient and cost effective supply of legal staff to organisations right across the UK.
Their many years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the market and the recruitment frameworks means we understand the needs and expectations of both the candidates and clients alike.
Our market spans local government, universities, constabularies, housing associations, charities, the NHS, and central government departments.
Most of the assignments we are instructed on are interim/locum roles and are very varied: roles span from one week to on-going contracts that can last for years.
Their many years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the market and the recruitment frameworks means we understand the needs and expectations of both the candidates and clients alike.
Our market spans local government, universities, constabularies, housing associations, charities, the NHS, and central government departments.
Most of the assignments we are instructed on are interim/locum roles and are very varied: roles span from one week to on-going contracts that can last for years.
Human Resources jobs
Our team is expertly placed to advise you on human resources and talent management positions across all functions in the legal sector.
This includes HR generalist, recruitment, talent management, employee relations, HR systems and payroll as well as learning & development.
We work with individuals at all stages of their career from Directors, Managers and Officers to Executives and Assistants.
We have a national coverage across the UK with our 5 offices, but have a particular emphasis on the London market.
This includes HR generalist, recruitment, talent management, employee relations, HR systems and payroll as well as learning & development.
We work with individuals at all stages of their career from Directors, Managers and Officers to Executives and Assistants.
We have a national coverage across the UK with our 5 offices, but have a particular emphasis on the London market.
Bristol jobs
Our South West based consultant Sarah Wood explains why Stroud is such an attractive place to live, especially for lawyers.
Our South West and South Wales team have been an integral part of the legal recruitment landscape of this region ever since Chadwick Nott was founded in Bristol in 1992.
We have pioneered legal recruitment across this diverse and exciting area covering Cornwall to Gloucestershire and Pembrokeshire to Dorset.
Our market leading team hold over 50 years of recruitment experience between them and pride themselves on how well they know their key locations and their well-established client base consisting of top national, international, boutique and high-street firms in Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Cardiff, Swindon, Taunton, Exeter and Plymouth and across to Poole and Bournemouth.
Our South West and South Wales team have been an integral part of the legal recruitment landscape of this region ever since Chadwick Nott was founded in Bristol in 1992.
We have pioneered legal recruitment across this diverse and exciting area covering Cornwall to Gloucestershire and Pembrokeshire to Dorset.
Our market leading team hold over 50 years of recruitment experience between them and pride themselves on how well they know their key locations and their well-established client base consisting of top national, international, boutique and high-street firms in Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Cardiff, Swindon, Taunton, Exeter and Plymouth and across to Poole and Bournemouth.
Leeds jobs
Read our Yorkshire expert Helen Veitch's blog to learn why you should consider relocating to this historic county.
Yorkshire is a county blessed with variety.
The shopping, cosmopolitan buzz and city nightlife of Leeds is perfectly balanced by the beauty of Yorkshire's rural landscape dotted with the three peaks, beautiful castles, churches and stunning historical architecture.
The county also has a formidable culinary reputation, famous for its Yorkshire tea, Yorkshire pudding and Parkin & Wensleydale cheese plus it is home to some of the UK's finest restaurants and pubs.
Yorkshire is a county blessed with variety.
The shopping, cosmopolitan buzz and city nightlife of Leeds is perfectly balanced by the beauty of Yorkshire's rural landscape dotted with the three peaks, beautiful castles, churches and stunning historical architecture.
The county also has a formidable culinary reputation, famous for its Yorkshire tea, Yorkshire pudding and Parkin & Wensleydale cheese plus it is home to some of the UK's finest restaurants and pubs.
Liverpool jobs
Liverpool is the UK's second largest regional economy.
It is highly regarded for its cost-competitive and business-friendly environment, and billions of pounds of investment over the last decade has helped the Liverpool economy grow more between 1998 and 2016 than any other major British city except for London, Edinburgh and Cardiff.
Aside from pure business, international tourism also plays a major role in Liverpool's success thanks to its reputation as one of the most successful footballing cities in Europe, the plethora of historic landmarks, the world class museums and galleries and of course, The Beatles.
It is highly regarded for its cost-competitive and business-friendly environment, and billions of pounds of investment over the last decade has helped the Liverpool economy grow more between 1998 and 2016 than any other major British city except for London, Edinburgh and Cardiff.
Aside from pure business, international tourism also plays a major role in Liverpool's success thanks to its reputation as one of the most successful footballing cities in Europe, the plethora of historic landmarks, the world class museums and galleries and of course, The Beatles.
London jobs
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Chadwick Nott has been active in the London legal recruitment market since we opened our doors in the capital in 1996.
Over the last 20 years we have built strong relationships with London businesses and law firms and have created a team of experienced specialists who can advise you on in-house, permanent private practice, temporary, contract, document review, paralegal and professional support lawyer opportunities.
Chadwick Nott has been active in the London legal recruitment market since we opened our doors in the capital in 1996.
Over the last 20 years we have built strong relationships with London businesses and law firms and have created a team of experienced specialists who can advise you on in-house, permanent private practice, temporary, contract, document review, paralegal and professional support lawyer opportunities.
Manchester jobs
Iona Kobbekaduwe, our Manchester expert, explains why Manchester is an ideal location for lawyers at every level.
Named the uncrowned capital of the North, Manchester is considered the UK's second city after London.
Always at the forefront of innovation, Manchester was the world's first industrial city, now it is home to some of the biggest media brands such as the BBC and ITV plus it plays host to one of the fastest growing startup scenes in the UK.
With the second-fastest growing economy in the UK, a diverse population, iconic sports teams, a rich music history, an energetic nightlife and a thriving multicultural food scene, Manchester has almost everything that London has to offer, but without the crippling living costs.
Named the uncrowned capital of the North, Manchester is considered the UK's second city after London.
Always at the forefront of innovation, Manchester was the world's first industrial city, now it is home to some of the biggest media brands such as the BBC and ITV plus it plays host to one of the fastest growing startup scenes in the UK.
With the second-fastest growing economy in the UK, a diverse population, iconic sports teams, a rich music history, an energetic nightlife and a thriving multicultural food scene, Manchester has almost everything that London has to offer, but without the crippling living costs.
Reading jobs
Making the move to the Thames Valley can make financial sense - let's look at some figures.
The proximity of the South East to London has seen it emerge as a highly regarded and vibrant legal market in its own right.
The strong concentration of top-tier law firm names also means that salaries are extremely competitive and in fact, are ranked second in the country behind London.
Lifestyle is also a major benefit for our firms and candidates in the South East who are drawn to living and working near the English countryside or from beautiful coastal towns, while still being closely connected to the delights of London and Europe thanks to quick access to national rail links and international airports.
The proximity of the South East to London has seen it emerge as a highly regarded and vibrant legal market in its own right.
The strong concentration of top-tier law firm names also means that salaries are extremely competitive and in fact, are ranked second in the country behind London.
Lifestyle is also a major benefit for our firms and candidates in the South East who are drawn to living and working near the English countryside or from beautiful coastal towns, while still being closely connected to the delights of London and Europe thanks to quick access to national rail links and international airports.
International jobs
Offshore expert Emily Oakes answers frequently asked questions about the Channel Islands in this blog article.
Our international team of consultants recruit for the world's premier international law firms in both emerging and established legal jurisdictions.
We have access to a world of legal opportunities across the Caribbean, Channel Islands, Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa and we also have decades of experience placing non-UK qualified solicitors from Australia, New Zealand, America, Canada and South Africa into the London law firm market.
Our international team of consultants recruit for the world's premier international law firms in both emerging and established legal jurisdictions.
We have access to a world of legal opportunities across the Caribbean, Channel Islands, Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa and we also have decades of experience placing non-UK qualified solicitors from Australia, New Zealand, America, Canada and South Africa into the London law firm market.
Employers
Our team of highly experienced senior consultants have been operating in the partner market across the UK for over 20 years, forging long-term relationships with partners and law firms focused on opportunity and growth.
With a physical presence in London, Bristol, Manchester, Reading and Birmingham, we are well placed to provide you with the executive search support required to enter new legal markets as well as strengthen existing teams.
Freedom to adapt the service as your needs change.
To find out more about what our executive search service can do for you, please contact a member of our team now.
With a physical presence in London, Bristol, Manchester, Reading and Birmingham, we are well placed to provide you with the executive search support required to enter new legal markets as well as strengthen existing teams.
Freedom to adapt the service as your needs change.
To find out more about what our executive search service can do for you, please contact a member of our team now.
