Associates

Helping law firms attract high-calibre associates while supporting talented lawyers throughout their careers.

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Building exceptional legal teams starts with exceptional associates.

Today's associates are tomorrow's partners and practice leaders. Building a successful firm means investing in exceptional talent with the potential to shape its future.

Working across Magic Circle, Silver Circle, US and leading boutique firms, we help clients secure outstanding associates while providing trusted career advice to lawyers making their next strategic move. Our approach combines long-term relationships, market intelligence and complete discretion.

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Types of Associate Roles We Hire For

Corporate Associates

M&A, Private Equity, and Capital Markets specialists.

M&A Associate
Private Equity Associate
Capital Markets Associate
ECM/DCM Associate

Finance & Banking

Leveraged finance, structured products, and debt advisory.

Leveraged Finance Associate
Structured Finance Associate
Banking Associate
Debt Advisory Associate

Dispute Resolution

Commercial litigation and international arbitration.

Commercial Litigation Associate
International Arbitration Associate
Class Actions Associate
Investigations Associate

Real Estate

Development, investment, and planning expertise.

Real Estate Investment Associate
Real Estate Development Associate
Planning Associate
Construction Associate

IP & Technology

Intellectual property, data privacy, and fintech.

IP Associate
Technology/Outsourcing Associate
Data Privacy Associate
Fintech Associate

Employment

Contentious and non-contentious HR legal support.

Employment Associate
Pensions Associate
Reward & Incentives Associate
Immigration Associate

Read our Associate Career Progression Guide

For Law Firms

We provide rigorous search services for firms looking to bolster their associate ranks with the highest calibre lateral talent from across the globe.

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For Associates

Uncover exclusive opportunities and receive career-shaping advice from consultants who truly understand the London legal landscape.

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Partner, US Firm

Law Firm

RedLaw understood the specific nuances of our firm's culture and only presented candidates who were a genuine strategic fit.

Corporate Associate

Associate

They didn't just find me a job; they helped me navigate the entire lateral move process with incredible professionalism and insight.

Senior Associate, Magic Circle

Associate

Their market knowledge is unparalleled. A truly high-end advisory service that sets them apart from typical recruiters.

Selected Mandates

Associates

Expansion of Leading US Firm's Corporate Team

Successfully placed a cohort of four high-performing associates from Magic Circle backgrounds into an elite US firm expanding its European headquarters. The project required precise timing and cultural alignment over a six-month period.

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Associates

Magic Circle Senior Lateral Move

Advisory and execution of a pivotal Senior Associate move within the Banking & Finance space. The candidate was secured for a specific partnership-track role that was not publicly advertised, leveraging our private networks.

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