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Legal and Public Policy Recruitment
Our expertise in Legal Recruitment
JCW is a dedicated legal recruitment agency, expertly connecting organizations with top-tier legal and public policy talent. Our recruiters possess in-depth industry knowledge, enabling us to source exceptional candidates from across the USA and Europe.
Our team, specialized in legal and public policy recruitment, appreciates the necessity for experienced and informed individuals in your legal framework. We prioritize candidates with a distinguished history of industry performance, equipped to safeguard your business against legal challenges.
Leveraging our expansive, select network of adept legal and public policy professionals, JCW stands ready to bolster the development and security of your organization.
Since 2007, JCW has made a significant mark in legal recruitment, nurturing enduring relationships and crafting an extensive network within the legal industry. Our expertise has positioned us as the preferred choice for legal talent acquisition, connecting esteemed clients with exceptional candidates.
As recognized legal recruitment specialists, we have an exemplary record of understanding and fulfilling the unique recruitment needs of both our clients and candidates, setting the benchmark for precision and excellence in legal sector recruitment.
Secure your next legal job
As experienced legal recruiters, we understand the career-defining potential of finding the right legal and public policy job. Our passionate recruiters are committed to guiding talent at all levels, from law graduates to senior legal professionals, towards roles that align with their specific career aspirations. We tailor our search to your specific goals, connecting you with the right legal opportunities, tailored to your interests and experience. Connect with us to discover how JCW can get you to the next stage of your legal career.
Average salaries for legal and public policy jobs
Explore the latest job salaries for some of our most sought after legal roles.
Paralegal
- London - £37K - £56K
- Rest of UK - £32K - £48K
- Netherlands - €37K - €56K
- Luxembourg - €44K - €66K
- Switzerland - CHF 80K - CHF 120K
- Germany - €44K - €66K
- Belgium - €38K - €58K
Company Secretary
- London - £51K - £70K
- Rest of UK - £44K - £61K
- Netherlands - €51K - €70K
- Luxembourg - €60K - €82K
- Switzerland - CHF 110K - CHF 150K
- Germany - €60K - €82K
- Belgium - €53K - €72K
Legal Counsel
- London - £55K - £84K
- Rest of UK - £48K - £73K
- Netherlands - €55K - €84K
- Luxembourg - €66K - €98K
- Switzerland - CHF 130K - CHF 180K
- Germany - €65K - €98K
- Belgium - €57K - €86K
Senior Legal Counsel
- London - £81K - £150K
- Rest of UK - £70K - £89K
- Netherlands - €81K - €102K
- Luxembourg - €87K - €120K
- Switzerland - CHF 160K - CHF 220K
- Germany - €95K - €120K
- Belgium - €84K - €106K
General Counsel / Head of Legal
- London - £102K - £186K
- Rest of UK - £89K - £162K
- Netherlands - €102K - €186K
- Luxembourg - €120K - €218K
- Switzerland - CHF 220K - CHF 400K
- Germany - €120K - €218K
- Belgium - €106K - €192K
Meet the team
Our recruitment solutions
At JCW, our expertise within the financial services industry enables our consultants to deliver recruitment solutions with the technical understanding and market insight to work with you as your talent partner, helping you to achieve your business growth plans. Explore our financial services recruitment solutions below.
Bundle
Our bundle recruitment service provides large volumes of support within a set time frame, including a customised pricing model and delivery level.
Subscription
We provide a monthly subscription recruitment service that makes budgeting easier and significantly improves search focus, resources, and value for your business.
Search
From executive to partnership search, we allow you to dictate the level of additional resources dedicated to your search based on a percentage of upfront cost.
Consulting
Our full-service consulting solutions deliver expert knowledge, insight, and a proven track record of success to help your business hiring.
Contingent
With our contingent recruitment service, fees depend on us finding you the chosen candidate. This service covers permanent, contract and interim roles.
Contract
Our contract recruitment service is a fast, flexible and focused solution, connecting you with the right people with the right skills in a timeframe best suited to you.
Specialising in a range of legal and public policy fields, our expert consultants are here to help
The JCW Legal team covers a broad range of specialist areas within the field. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your legal career, or you're an employer looking to make multiple hires, no matter your requirements, we can help. Discover the range of expertise our consultants specialise in and start your search today.
- General Counsel jobs
- Chief Legal Officer jobs
- Head of Legal jobs
- Legal Counsel jobs
- Legal & Compliance Manager jobs
- Attorney jobs
- Lawyer jobs
Trusted by industry leaders
We support businesses like yours to find the best talent.
Our case studies demonstrate our commitment to finding you the right hire every time. Learn about our partnership approach, our creative problem solving and how we have built a reputation for trust in the market – with clients, candidates alike.
Discover our latest success stories
Generali
Our client was looking for a certified anti-money laundering specialist (CAMS) compliance officer who had a good financial crime skillset but also had knowledge of programming/IT background.
Align
Our client's workload was extremely high and they were looking for support staff at all levels to facilitate the next 12 months of work. They asked us to help source four open positions.
ABN Amro
After working with this client for a number of years in the Netherlands, they reached out to us for assistance in Belgium for an anti-money laundering (AML) compliance officer.
Quintet
A private bank was struggling with regulatory workload and finding a CDD/KYC Analyst for their group head office. They had had the position open for a while and received several profiles from other agencies that didn’t quite fit.
Swiss Re
This client had been searching for a suitable candidate to fill a junior tax lawyer position for several months. The role was created because the firm had been undergoing a restructure and as a result were seeking more junior staff to support business operations.
View our top legal jobs
Learn more about the roles we recruit for in the legal sector.
Company Secretary
As a recruitment agency with specialist consultants in the legal recruitment sector, we are best positioned to support your career with the top company secretary jobs in the market.
Senior Legal Counsel
Our recruitment specialists lend their expertise to the legal recruitment sector and are best placed to help match you with the market’s top senior legal counsel jobs.
Legal Counsel
As a legal recruitment agency with specialist sector-specific consultants, we are best positioned to support your career with the top company secretary jobs in the market.
Head of Legal
As a specialist recruitment consultancy with expertise in legal recruitment, we are best placed to help you succeed by presenting you with the market’s top head of legal jobs.
Legal Officer
We are a specialist recruitment agency lending our expertise to the legal recruitment sector. Our expert consultants are best positioned to connect you with the market’s top legal officer jobs.
Compliance Manager
As an established recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment, we are well-versed in connecting you with the market’s best compliance manager jobs.
Legal Administrator
As a specialist recruitment agency with a proven track record of delivering excellent legal recruitment support, we'll connect you with the market’s top legal administrator jobs.
Paralegal
Our specialist paralegal recruitment experts are committed to your success and are experienced in connecting the world's leading paralegal talent to top paralegal jobs.
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Whether you need a single contractor or an entire permanent team, we're here to help your organisation to grow.