John Ambrose

Origin Legal
Teams
John Ambrose

Managing Consultant

John has specialised in the London legal recruitment market for over 12 years. Prior to joining Origin Legal, he worked for a well-known City executive search firm in their legal team covering the City market.

John works closely with a broad range of firms and covers all sectors in the market but has a leaning towards litigation, real estate and private client in particular. He assists lawyers at all levels in the City from NQ up to Partner and takes pride in offering honest and unbiased advice.

A Geography graduate, he has previously worked for Lloyds of London as well as two major city law firms before joining Origin.

Married with 2 children, he enjoys spending time with his family, going to the gym, fishing and generally spending time outdoors.

Sectors

NQ to Partner level Solicitor recruitment on behalf of Private Practice and in-house companies across London.

Favourite Pastimes

Fishing and being by the coast

Favourite Books

Historical fiction and autobiographies

Most memorable holiday destinations

Kenya on safari, New Zealand, Bay of Islands Australia, Daintree Rainforest, North Cornwall coast

“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