James Wheelhouse

Origin Legal
Teams
James Wheelhouse

Managing Consultant

James has over 18 years experience in placing qualified Solicitors from Newly Qualified to Partner level and Legal Executives, both in-house and in private practice.

A business graduate with a strong client-facing background. James withdrew from the stress of the City trading floors in 1999 and entered the legal recruitment industry. His approach is friendly, personalised & transparent, with a view to building long term relationships. As one of the founding members, he joined Origin in April 2005 having spent the previous five years with another national legal recruitment practice. He brought to the team a wealth of knowledge of the legal market in the south of the country and primarily focuses on Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and Avon but also handles London based requirements for his national and regional heavyweight clients.

When away from the office he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter and pursuing his passions of DIY, cooking, football, surfing, skiing and anything outdoors.

Sectors

NQ to Partner level Solicitor recruitment on behalf of Private Practice and In house companies – principally in Avon, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and London.

What is his favourite drink?

As a gin fanatic that would have to be Brockmans with Fevertree tonic

What is his favourite quote?

“Even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day” – Withnail and I 1987

3 items he would grab before being ship-wrecked

Matches, a Large Book and fishing tackle

“Birkett Long LLP has worked with Origin Legal on many occasions over several years. Origin Legal have always taken the time to carefully establish our recruitment requirements and we have a good working relationship with them. They identify candidates who are most suitable for us and successful placements have been made.”

– HR Executive

Birkett Long LLP

“Andrew was extremely helpful throughout what can be a stressful time. He is very knowledgeable and always made himself readily available whenever I needed to talk to him and I cannot recommend him highly enough.”

– Matthew D

“Andrew is very knowledgeable about what is happening in the market and he instinctively knows what will be the right fit. I had two interviews lined up within a week of contacting Andrew. I highly recommend him.”

– Tina M

Managing Consultant