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About Us 

Watson Reynolds Legal is an executive search firm specialising in senior and lateral hires for the legal industry. With a proven track record and extensive experience, we have had the privilege of collaborating with the most highly regarded law firms in the UK and internationally, including magic circle, global, national, US and specialist law firms.  We excel in identifying and placing top-tier talent that aligns with our client's unique needs and aspirations. Our expertise lies in making strategic senior and lateral hires, ensuring our clients can access exceptional candidates with the requisite skills, experience, and cultural fit to drive their organisations forward.

 

 

Whilst we are dedicated to delivering outstanding results for our clients, we also recognise the importance of diversity in shaping successful partnerships. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives leads to enhanced decision-making, innovation, and overall organisational excellence.  Thus, we strongly emphasise the importance of improving diversity composition within our clients' partnership boards.

 

Our commitment to diversity goes beyond a mere checkbox exercise. We strive to create meaningful change within the legal industry by proactively seeking out exceptional candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and diverse communities. This led to the creation of our gender & ethnically-diverse career agent service.  

 

By presenting our clients with a well-rounded selection of highly qualified diverse professionals, we empower them to cultivate a more inclusive and equitable environment.  Our success is built on a foundation of exceptional results. We have a solid track record of placing outstanding candidates who meet our clients' requirements and contribute to their long-term success. We take great pride in our positive impact on the growth and development of numerous law firms and legal professionals.

Focusing on the following areas:

 

Corporate

Finance

Funds & Asset Management 

Real Estate 

Private Equity 

M&A

Technology & Cyber Security

Energy & ESG

Fields of Expertise:

Agriculture & Energy

Computer & Technology

Environmental

Life Sciences

Green Technology

Medical Device

Nanotechnology

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