• Candidate: Insolvency Litigation Associate
• Level: 3 PQE
• Location: London
• Destination: Leading UK disputes-focused firm
A leading disputes-focused firm reached out with a very clear brief: they needed a mid-level contentious insolvency associate who could balance hands-on litigation with a solid understanding of restructuring work. They’re selective and invest heavily in training, so the right personality fit mattered just as much as technical ability. We’d successfully placed into this team before, so we understood the type of lawyer they were looking for. We started targeted outreach straight away.
We connected with a candidate who had been referenced in earlier discussions with the firm. During our first call, she explained that she enjoyed her insolvency practice but wanted more contested matters, more responsibility, and closer access to senior partners.
After further educating the candidate on the role/firm/team/partners she was excited by the prospect and we sent her CV to the hiring team. She was invited to interview quickly and the conversations moved forward, though busy diaries meant a few moving parts needed to be managed to keep things on track. Jeff worked closely with her as she prepared, particularly around areas she hadn’t yet had full exposure to.
Offer discussions followed shortly after the final round. A partner reached out directly to confirm the decision, and the candidate accepted with open arms.
Recruiter Comments
Her profile was impressive from the outset, and speaking with her only confirmed it. Partner travel made the process longer than usual, but ensuring everyone met in person was worth it. Careful coordination and clear communication kept momentum intact. A superb match between a high-calibre lawyer and a high-performing team. — Jeffrey Dunne
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