Legal jobs
and recruitment services

Top legal recruitment agency in the UK

We are a market-leading specialist within legal recruitment. Our experienced team of 41 dedicated Consultants and Compliance staff offer a complete nationwide legal recruitment service and are highly experienced in placing high-calibre locum, contract and permanent legal candidates. For over 20 years we have worked hard to establish a wide network of legal professionals across a broad range of legal specialisms and are confident recruiting at all levels, from Paralegal and Legal Assistant positions right through to Legal Director, Head of Legal and General Counsel jobs.

We understand the importance of choosing the right legal recruiter and work hard to maximise the chances of securing the best roles or candidates. 

41
Legal Consultants and Compliance staff providing nationwide coverage
1057
legal locums out on assignment with Sellick Partnership
534
permanent placements made across the business in the last 12 months
99%
of candidates would recommend us
  • Global law firms
  • Regional practices
  • City firms
  • Boutique firms
  • Newly-established firms
  • High street firms
  • Legal 500 law firms
  • Universities
  • Colleges
  • Multi-Academy Trusts
  • Science facilities
  • Research organisations
  • Financial services
  • Insurance
  • Energy / Utilities
  • Construction
  • Engineering / Infrastructure
  • Retail
  • FMCG / Wholesalers
  • IT / Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Media
  • Global law firms
  • Regional practices
  • City firms
  • Boutique firms
  • Newly-established firms
  • High street firms
  • Legal 500 law firms

Types of organisations we work with

Areas of law we work with

As a specialist legal recruitment agency, we recruit for interim, locum and permanent roles across all areas of law. 

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  • Adult Social Care
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Childcare 
  • Civil Litigation
  • Clinical Negligence
  • Commercial Contracts 
  • Commercial Litigation
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Commercial Property
Construction
Corporate
Corporate Governance
Corporate / Commercial
Data Protection
Education

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Employment
Engineering
Family Law
Freedom of Information
Housing
Insurance
Litigation

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  • Personal Injury
  • Pensions Law
  • Planning
  • Private Client
  • Residential Conveyancing
  • Residential Property 
  • Tax Law

Why Sellick Partnership?

From our demonstrable sector knowledge, to our national coverage, find out more about why we are the recruitment partner for you. 

Why work with us?

How our legal recruitment team can support you

We have specialised within the legal recruitment market for over 20 years. We have developed an extensive network of contacts and a comprehensive understanding of the UK legal market. Our Consultants work to build a network of specialist locums to ensure temporary needs are met quickly, whilst profiling and headhunting passive candidates for permanent opportunities in our client networks.

A specialist legal recruitment agency, focusing on recruiting legal professionals across local government, public sector, in-house and private practice. 

A dedicated Legal Consultant that specialises in legal recruitment in your local area, who understands the sector and who can provide high-quality market and candidate insights.

Access to an established legal locum database with many of our legal professionals having completed a contract through us previously. Take a look at our guide to successful legal locum recruitment for more information. 

Detailed compliance checks to ensure all legal jobs we fill are fully compliant with regulatory and legislative standards. Our dedicated Compliance team have won several awards including the APSCo Awards for Excellence Support Services Team of the Year award in 2023 and 2024 and the Recruiter Awards Most Effective Compliance Operation in 2024. 

Access to specialist in-house marketing business partners that support legal recruitment campaigns with activities such as job advert optimisation and management, social media strategies, dual-branded microsites, candidate attraction packs and industry-focused content to support candidate attraction. 

Proactive headhunting and market mapping to ensure the best professionals are sourced for each legal job vacancy.

Trusted advice and guidance provided at all times to ensure the best possible outcome for both the client and the candidate. We are values-led – passionate, engaging and respectful during every interaction.

A well-networked list of candidates supported by knowledgeable legal recruitment agency experts, who are best positioned to engage talent for all legal job opportunities. Whether you are looking for a locum to support short-term or require someone on a permanent basis, we can help. 

Experienced Consultants who specialise in legal recruitment will support you through your job search. All our Consultants have a detailed understanding legal sector and the current legal job opportunities available in your local area.

Our candidates are at the heart of our approach, and we aim to work in partnership with you to deliver a high quality recruitment service tailored to your needs, requirements and expectations.

Exclusive legal job opportunities with new and existing clients who have chosen Sellick Partnership as their legal recruitment agency partner.

Confidentiality throughout the process to ensure that your details are secure when you register with us for your next career move within the legal sector.

Customer-focused service putting you at the centre of your legal job search, with clear feedback, support on CV writing tips and interview preparation, offer negotiation and management, resignation coaching, and career support.

Dedicated and award-winning Compliance team to ensure you can start your legal job on time and that you are fully compliant with all regulatory and legislative requirements. Our Compliance team have put together a guide for compliance in temporary recruitment to further support candidates and clients. 

Trusted advice and guidance regarding your chosen career path, opportunities to progress, and alternative markets to consider.

Career coaching and training including CV writing skills, interview techniques and optimising your LinkedIn profile for success.

Consultants trained in inclusive recruitment practices and driving forward our Diversity & Inclusion strategy to ensure the best service for all candidates. We provide knowledge to clients to give them a clear understanding of why diversity, equity and inclusion needs to be prioritised

Expert legal recruitment services and exclusive legal jobs available through us. We work with organisations across local government and public sector, higher education, in-house and private practice, and we are always open to assisting and advising legal candidates from any specific sector. 

A range of awards and accreditations that acknowledge our service, internal processes and our commitment to our employees. These include Investors in People Gold standard and being recognised as one of the 100 Best Workplaces™ in the UK by Great Place to Work® UK.

We are committed to helping legal professionals advance their careers. From guidance on magic and silver circle law firms, to Q&As with our clients in order to better understand the markets, we are here to support our candidates towards success. 

LawCare: the mental health charity for the legal sector

LawCare is a UK based charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of legal professionals, across all levels from law students all the way up to Director level. Their mission is to promote positive mental health, prevent burnout, and foster a culture of openness and understanding within the legal community. As a legal recruitment specialist, we know just how demanding roles within the profession can be. We are delighted to be working alongside LawCare and can signpost any individuals who feel they may need the extra support. The charity can support candidates by:

  • Providing access to a support helpline by phone, email, or an online chat. They cannot offer professional advice but are there as a support service. They can assist with funding for free counselling sessions and are able to speed up the process compared to referral via a GP, should anyone need it.
  • Offering a peer support scheme where they can buddy individuals up with an employee at the charity who can offer support and guidance throughout their career whether it is changing jobs/being made redundant or general advice if individuals are going through a tough time personally/professionally.
Visit the LawCare website
LawCare: the mental health charity for the legal sector

Are you hiring or applying for jobs?

Our collaborative approach and commitment to providing an outstanding level of service means we add value at every step of the recruitment process, whether you are looking for a job yourself or recruiting for your business.

Employers

We don’t fill jobs, we place people. We know the success of your business depends on the quality of your team.

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Candidates

There are many benefits of registering with us as a legal professional. Registering with us is really straightforward and is completely free.

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