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You are in the right place if you are searching for legal jobs in the South East of England. As a specialist legal recruitment company, we are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s leading resources for legal vacancies across all levels throughout London and the South of England. We recruit on behalf of the leading regional law firms and highly regarded local firms across Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and the Thames Valley.

James Wheelhouse has a wealth of experience in the South East region. As a Managing Consultant, his team handle legal vacancies in all practice areas across the South of England. James works closely with a broad range of firms with offices in the key locations of Guildford, Reading, Southampton, Oxford, Bristol and surrounding areas.

Our Senior Consultant, Sarah Stant, has been building her network of contacts in law firms and in-house legal teams across Kent and Sussex for over 18 years. She is the go-to recruiter if you are looking for a move within or into the region and can advise you on every step of the process. She is responsible for newly qualified right through to partner level moves in Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Bromley, Ashford, Crawley, Gatwick, Brighton, Chichester and Eastbourne.

Here at Origin Legal, our focus is on delivering top-quality legal recruitment and finding you the perfect role at the right time. Our relationships with the leading law firms in the South East, across the UK and Internationally, gives you access to the latest vacancies in one convenient place. Whether you are looking for a junior legal role or partner level appointment, our team of professional consultants can find it for you.

Contact our team on 01206 233500 or search our latest legal vacancies in the South East and across the UK here.

Senior Consultant
Sarah Stant

Senior Consultant
James Wheelhouse

Testimonials

Private Client

“I have worked with Origin for a couple of years now. I have always appreciated their friendly approach, openness and honesty. I know I will get solid advice that I can trust and that there is no hidden agenda. They really make an effort to connect with their clients and to get to know them. And when you genuinely get on, it is that much easier to work together.”

Professional Liability & Commercial Litigation

“They are very different from the usual agency style recruiters and as such have access to a wide range of different jobs across the City. I briefed them on what I wanted and I found consultants who provided a totally personalized service. They were the only consultants to find me a job in Aviation. I had such an unexpectedly brilliant service from them that I thought you might like to know”

Flint Bishop

“Flint Bishop have used Origin Legal for a number of years and in particular retained them to deal with several high profile Partner appointments. We have always been delighted with the service that we receive and in particular the consultant’s practical approach coupled with sound commercial advice. I would have no hesitation in recommending Origin Legal to others.”

Featured Vacancies

My client a highly regarded multi-office Sussex/Hampshire practice are looking for a Childcare Solicitor/FILEX/Fee Earner to join their successful and established Childcare Team in line with their continued growth plans.

Our client a highly regarded ranked practice based in Kent are seeking a dynamic NQ to join their commercial property team.

Due to increased work flow our client, a regional heavyweight in Kent, is looking to grow their property litigation team with a appointment of mid-level solicitor.

Origin Legals interview with Bexley Beaumont

By Jason Nottage | October 31, 2023
Origin Legal Interviews Bexley Beaumont On a recent revisit to Birmingham Jason Nottage got the chance to sit down again with Karen Bexley and Anna Beaumont to discuss the latest happenings at Bexley Beaumont and what life looks like for…
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The Rest is Politics

By Stuart Phillips | October 17, 2023
The rest is politics Although the title of a popular podcast, it also sums up what is happening in the Planning market right now.  Below I consider what impact this might have on recruitment for lawyers in the next 12…
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Why you should use a legal recruiter for your next career move.

By Taylor Day | September 26, 2023
Why you should use a legal recruiter for your next career move. Are you a solicitor contemplating your next career move? Whether you’re an experienced Partner looking for new challenges or a trainee approaching legal qualification, embarking on your legal…
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Thinking of accepting a counter-offer? Think again!

By James Wheelhouse | August 23, 2023
Thinking of accepting a counter-offer? Think again! Now before the eyes start rolling and you say “he would say that he’s a recruiter” hear me out. There is lots of data and comment available online over the past 12 months…
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Origin Legal interview with James Geary, Managing Partner, EMW Law

By Jason Nottage | August 1, 2023
Origin Legal interview with James Geary, Managing Partner, EMW Law Last month Jason Nottage, Director at Origin Legal took time out to take a summer lunch with new EMW Law Managing Partner James Geary. Under the gaze of St Pauls…
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