Banking and financial services recruitment

Our legal, risk and compliance recruitment teams support banking and financial services businesses to hire the highest quality talent in the market.

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From emerging fintechs to the world’s biggest banks, we have partnered with some of the world’s leading companies over the past three decades as they have built and expanded their in-house legal, risk and compliance functions. 

Forming long-term partnerships with professionals and businesses, we are a market leader in the sector. Whether companies are looking to hire their first lawyer or expand their risk team internationally, we are a trusted consultancy with an impeccable reputation. 

benefits

By choosing to work with us, you will benefit from: 

Genuine global reach

Our 13 global offices have completed projects in more than 55 locations.  Through our extensive network we can consistently deliver in your search for talent  

An unrivalled track record

We are a recruitment partner you can trust

Market longevity

We pioneered the first recruitment consultancies in numerous global locations. We offer local market knowledge on a global scale

Focused expertise

Focused expertise. We are a legal, risk and compliance specialist search and recruitment consultancy, dedicated to the legal, risk and compliance professions. We speak your language and understand your markets 

Tailored services

We tailor our services to suit your needs and goals. Typically, they include contingent and retained search, permanent, temporary and interim recruitment as well as consultancy solutions 

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Roles we typically recruit for include: 

Legal

Global general counsel  
General counsel  
Legal director  
Head of legal  
Interim general counsel  
Interim head of legal  
Senior legal counsel  
Legal counsel 
Interim legal counsel 
Contract manager
Paralegal

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Risk

Chief risk officer
Risk director
Head of risk  
Risk manager 
Quantitative manager  
Risk analyst  
Quantitative analyst
Senior market risk analyst
Market risk project manager 
Credit manager  
Special counsel

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Compliance

Chief compliance officer 
Compliance director  
Head of compliance  
Head of data protection  
Compliance manager  
Compliance analyst
Conflicts analyst 

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We are delighted to share with you our 2024-2025 global in-house legal market report and salary guide.

The global in-house legal market continues to evolve rapidly, navigating a complex landscape with both challenges and opportunities. This year’s report addresses several critical factors shaping the market.

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