London is still one of the most popular moves for lawyers globally.
And for good reason.
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A Global Approach to
Legal Recruitment
Beacon Legal is a global legal recruitment firm with teams in Sydney, Brisbane, London, New York City and Dubai. Since 2017, we’ve helped law firms and in-house teams build high-performing legal functions across the world.
Our team combines legal training and recruitment expertise to deliver informed, commercial and professional hiring solutions. We work with international and top-tier firms, boutique practices, listed companies, financial institutions, government organisations and fast-growing private businesses. Our consultants recruit at every level – from junior Lawyers to Partners and General Counsel.
Through Beacon Legal Connect, our interim division, we also provide flexible legal resourcing for immediate, project-based or short-term legal hiring requirements.
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Beacon Legal Areas of
Expertise
Private Practice
Beacon Legal is a leading legal recruitment firm for law firms across Australia, London, the Middle East, the USA, Asia and the offshore markets. We partner with a range of law firms from boutiques to elite international firms, to deliver high-quality private practice legal recruitment across Australia, London, the Middle East, the USA, Asia and beyond.
In House
Beacon Legal is a specialist recruitment firm dedicated exclusively to the legal industry. Our team brings together deep legal expertise, recruitment experience and market insight to connect top legal talent with the leading in-house legal teams across the globe. Reach out to any of our specialist consultants to see how we can assist you.
Interim Legal Support
Sometimes teams need immediate legal support, whether to manage workload peaks, cover parental leave, or deliver short-term projects without disruption. Through Beacon Legal Connect, we provide fast, flexible interim lawyers and legal professionals who integrate seamlessly into your team, bringing the right expertise, adaptability, and continuity to keep operations running smoothly. Our interim service provides top-quality lawyers to your business, quickly.
The People
Behind Beacon.
Alex Gotch
Alex Gotch is the Director of Beacon Legal who specialises in international legal recruitment across Australia, London, the United States, Asia, the Middle East and key offshore markets.
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Benedict Roberts
Benedict leads Beacon Legal’s London Private Practice team, advising lawyers and partnering with leading firms across the UK and key international markets.
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Annabel Johnstone
Annabel is a Senior Consultant in Beacon Legal’s London in-house team, using her legal background to help lawyers navigate opportunities across the UK market.
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Henry Fieldhouse
Henry recruits interim legal professionals across London, partnering with law firms and in-house teams on high-quality temporary and interim hires.
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Ben Steinberg
Ben recruits associates across London’s Banking, Finance and Restructuring markets, supporting leading law firms on strategic private practice hires.
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Where global vision meets
local insights
Grow your career with
beacon legal
Beacon Legal is a specialist legal recruitment firm dedicated exclusively to the legal industry: we connect ambitious professionals with leading law firms and in-house legal teams across the globe.
Are you looking to hire a lawyer? Our legal recruitment experts possess unrivalled market knowledge and track records. Get in touch to discuss our capability and how we can help you.
Are you a lawyer looking for a new role? Whether you’re taking the next step in your career or seeking a strategic move across markets, we can help you navigate the path to success with precision, discretion, and a deep understanding of the legal world.
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What do our clients say?
Ben’s connections were pivotal in helping me secure my current role — rather than simply directing me towards active vacancies, he took the time to understand my particular wishes and needs and was able to create an opportunity that was genuinely well suited to me.
SOLICITOR
RESTRUCTURING
I was impressed with Benedict’s professionalism, efficiency, communication and market knowledge. He supported me through every stage, kept me updated, and is enthusiastic and approachable. I highly recommend him.
GENERAL COUNSEL -
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Annabel delivered an excellent search for a Senior Legal Counsel during a key phase of our growth. She demonstrated a strong understanding of the commercial and regulatory environment of elite sport and presented a well-judged shortlist. The appointment has been a clear success and we look forward to working with her again.
SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL
SPORT
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