Salary benchmarking for London solicitors shifts regularly depending on practice area, seniority, firm type, location, and the strength of your client following. Rather than working from outdated published figures, JMC Legal Recruitment can give you an accurate, current picture of where the market sits for your specific profile. Get in touch at info@jmc-legal.com to find out whether you're being fairly remunerated.

JMC Legal Recruitment works with a vast network across the capital, from Magic Circle firms, US law firms, Silver Circle practices, Legal 500 firms, and Top 100 firms in the City, to established boutique practices across London's West End and a wide variety of commercial and specialist firms throughout Greater London. Whatever your goals, we'll find the right environment for you.

Finding the right legal jobs in London means working with a recruiter who truly understands the market. JMC Legal Recruitment places legal professionals across every practice area: corporate, banking & finance, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, private client, and more. Whether you're an NQ solicitor, mid-level associate or a senior partner, we'll match your experience and ambitions to the right opportunity.

JMC Legal Recruitment works across all levels, from newly qualified (NQ) through to solicitor, senior associate, legal director, and partner. We are particularly well known for our work at partner level, including complex team moves, with a dedicated specialist for senior placements.

Demand shifts regularly with the economy, legislation, and market conditions. That said, real estate, residential conveyancing, corporate, and employment tend to offer a consistent flow of opportunities across firm types and seniority levels. JMC Legal Recruitment would always recommend speaking to one of our consultants for an up-to-date picture, or browsing our job search page to see what's live right now.

The best legal recruitment agencies in London cover the full breadth of the capital's legal market. JMC Legal Recruitment works across London City, the London West End, and Greater London, giving candidates access to opportunities at Magic Circle and elite US firms in the City, boutique and private client practices in Mayfair and Covent Garden, and the diverse range of commercial and specialist firms across Greater London.

Yes. Jobs in London's Magic Circle and US law firms are some of the most sought-after in the profession, and JMC Legal Recruitment has strong, established relationships across the City's top-tier practices. Whether you're targeting a Magic Circle firm, Silver Circle practice, or a leading US firm, we can provide access to roles that may not be publicly advertised and guide you through highly competitive recruitment processes.

Partner recruitment is not one size fits all. At JMC Legal Recruitment, we take the time to understand your expertise, business development track record, and long-term ambitions before making any introductions. The process requires discretion and a genuinely bespoke approach whether you're considering a lateral move, a team move, or exploring a merger opportunity.

We recommend speaking directly with one of our partner recruitment specialists: Jason Connolly or Sean Nicholson.

For in-house positions, you need a recruiter with genuine depth across both the legal market and the industries that employ in-house counsel. JMC Legal Recruitment places Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, General Counsel, Heads of Legal, CLOs, and Legal Executives across financial services, technology, media, healthcare, FMCG, and more, with clients ranging from FTSE 100 companies to fast-growing start-ups. Find out more here.

Yes, and it's a transition JMC Legal Recruitment supports regularly. Moving in-house is one of the most significant decisions in a legal career, so we begin with a consultation to understand your motivations, assess whether the timing is right, and align the move with your long-term aspirations. We'll give you honest guidance on how in-house roles compare to private practice at your level before making any introductions. Visit our in-house page to find out more.