LC Legal

Your dedicated Private Practice recruitment partner, connecting talented legal professionals with outstanding law firms within Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.

Matching exceptional legal talent with leading firms in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds

Founded by experienced legal recruitment professionals, we deliver recruitment solutions that go beyond simple placement – combining sector expertise, market intelligence, and a clear understanding of what drives success for both law firms and legal professionals.

With a dedicated focus on the Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds and legal markets, we've built deep connections across three of the UK's most dynamic regional hubs. Our consultants bring first-hand knowledge of the firms, opportunities and career paths that define each market, enabling us to offer tailored guidance and introductions grounded in genuine local insight.

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Our Expertise

Our specialist focus on Private Practice recruitment gives us unparalleled insight into the legal markets of Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Whether you're seeking roles at major commercial practices or specialist firms, we understand the distinct compensation structures, practice area opportunities, and competitive dynamics within each of these markets.

Our Approach

We invest time understanding our law firm clients – their culture, strategic goals, and team dynamics – and apply the same rigour to understanding our candidates' career ambitions and strengths. This enables us to create placements that deliver real value, facilitated by consultants who bring genuine market insight and established relationships.

Our Services

We provide comprehensive recruitment solutions including permanent recruitment across all practice areas and seniority levels, retained search for senior and confidential appointments, contract and interim solutions for flexible cover, and recruitment strategy consulting.

OUR EXPERTISE

Roles we recruit include:

Partner

Trainee Solictor

Legal Director

Senior Associate

Associate

NQ Solicitor

Paralegal

Legal Secretary

WHO WE ARE

Meet the team

With over 75 years combined experience, our consultants are specialists in Private Practice recruitment, possessing a genuine understanding of the legal market, practice areas, and the unique characteristics that define law firms.