Origin Legal are delighted to start 2026 by welcoming Claire Cottrell to the team.

Claire will be advising lawyers at all stages of their careers, with a particular focus on moves across the South East and South West of England. She brings over 20 years’ experience in executive search, working closely with both law firms and in-house legal teams.

Before joining Origin Legal, Claire was a director at a specialist search firm, advising City and US law firms in London, with particular expertise in energy and infrastructure, and banking and finance. Earlier in her career, she led the UK regional team for an international legal recruitment business, working with firms nationwide.

A Leeds graduate in German and Linguistics, Claire also volunteers with a youth charity, helping to empower girls through fun, friendship and adventure.  She was able to bring her professional expertise to this organisation by completing an extended period as national level specialist volunteer for member recruitment.

Claire joins us during an exciting period of expansion, reinforcing our commitment to staying at the forefront of legal recruitment. We’re excited to see the value she’ll add to the Origin Legal team and the difference her expertise will make for our clients and candidates.