Stuart Phillips

Origin Legal
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Stuart Phillips

Managing Consultant

Stuart entered the recruitment industry having graduated with a Law Degree from Southampton in 1995. He subsequently spent 4 years serving with Essex Constabulary before returning to his true vocation in legal recruitment in 2002. He has always handled recruitment assignments for firms in London and the Thames Valley.

Stuart covers all sectors in London but has developed considerable expertise working with planning and environment solicitors and has numerous close relationships with leading names in this sector which affords him the opportunity to give prospective candidates advance notice on any roles in the market.

Living in the Cinque Port of Brightlingsea, he is a keen dinghy sailor and has participated in National Open meetings and International Championships. His serious competitive days are over, but he now enjoys teaching his two children the joys of the sport. More recently he has become a keen Park runner and is a regular participant and volunteer at local events on a Saturday morning. His devotion to Ipswich Town football club reminds his Premier League supporting colleagues that things can always be worse.

Sectors

Stuart specialises in London based NQ to Partner level recruitment on behalf law firms and In-house legal teams – He has developed an expertise in the Planning & Environment Sector and advises many of the leading firms in this area on talent mapping and recruitment strategy.

Guilty Pleasure

Stuart is fond of cold war submarine thrillers from authors such as Tom Clancy and Patrick Robinson. His favourite film is The Hunt for Red October

Interesting Facts

Stuart was a Police Officer for 4 years and his most unusual job was rescuing a couple who had driven their people carrier into a local pond.

Favourite Holiday Destinations

Lucca, Italy. Reykjavik and The Maldives

“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