Hiring legal talent? Or considering your next lateral move?
Redcliffe Legal is a specialist legal search partner supporting law firms across the United States and United Kingdom on lateral hiring within corporate, finance and commercial litigation practices.
Our core work is centred on the US East Coast, particularly New York, Washington DC and Boston, where demand for high-performing attorneys within private capital, credit and transactional teams remains consistently strong.
We combine focused market knowledge, targeted candidate access and the personalised service associated with an independent search partner.
Start a conversationWe focus exclusively on legal recruitment, giving clients deep market insight rather than a broad generalist approach.
Despite being UK-based, we understand the nuances of the US legal market, from firm structures to candidate expectations.
We proactively engage high-calibre passive candidates who are not actively applying through traditional channels.
Our targeted and personalised outreach campaigns consistently generate strong engagement from top legal talent.
We are willing to challenge hiring briefs thoughtfully to help clients secure stronger long-term hiring outcomes.
We prioritise carefully matched candidates and long-term fit over sending large volumes of irrelevant CVs.
We work on a limited number of mandates at any one time, allowing for targeted market mapping, discreet outreach and a more considered search process. Our focus is not volume recruitment or CV distribution. We prioritise identifying attorneys who align technically, commercially and culturally with the firms we represent.
We focus on corporate, finance and commercial litigation search rather than operating as broad generalists.
Our primary market is the US East Coast, with active coverage across New York, Washington DC and Boston.
We approach the market with precision, confidentiality and clear candidate positioning for long-term alignment.
We work with attorneys across corporate, finance and commercial litigation practices.
We understand private capital, credit, transactional and complex disputes markets. We approach conversations discreetly.
We support opportunities across the US East Coast and selected UK mandates with credible long-term alignment.
Strategic partner-level recruitment for firms seeking to expand practice capabilities and client base.
Mid-level and senior associate placements across corporate, finance and litigation practices.
Dedicated search mandates for critical hires requiring comprehensive market coverage and discretion.
Comprehensive talent intelligence and competitor analysis for strategic workforce planning.
Market compensation analysis to ensure competitive positioning for both firms and candidates.
Confidential career consultations for attorneys exploring lateral opportunities.
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"Excellent service from start to finish — clear communication, quick turnaround, and delivered exactly what was promised."
"Professional, responsive, and easy to work with. They made the whole process simple and stress-free."
"Highly recommend. Great results, friendly team, and everything was handled efficiently."
Founder & Managing Director
Specialist in commercial litigation and disputes recruitment. Strong network across Am Law 100 firms and elite UK practices.
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