Example 1
A West End commercial practice we’ve dealt with for over ten years, they handle a mix of commercial property, corporate and commercial litigation work and look for candidates with a strong commercial awareness and an ability to mix well with clients.
“We are a five partner commercial firm in WC1. For the last ten years Bridge Legal Recruitment have been our first port of call whenever we are seeking quality candidates and their personal touch is always appreciated.”
Example 2
We first dealt with this small City firm shortly after they were established at the end of the 1990s. At the time they were a two partner niche commercial property practice but have since grown to offer a full range of commercial services. We have been responsible for placing many of their lawyers (in commercial and residential property, corporate and private client) over the last ten years, including their current Practice Manager.
“We have used Kattie of Bridge Legal for recruitment of our professional staff since 2000. Kattie really understands our firm and only puts forward candidates once she has interviewed them thoroughly so that she can determine if they will fit in with our culture. This saves valuable time and means that when we do interview a candidate a lot of the preliminary work has already been done. Once a candidate has been found Kattie is great at selling the firm to them and we have often been able to recruit good candidates from under the noses of bigger firms due to Kattie's skills of persuasion. I enjoy working with Kattie and recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Example 3
A classic West End firm in a great location, they have grown considerably in recent years. We have worked with them on various projects and have placed candidates up to partner level. Slightly larger than many of our clients, they have a property operation that separates commercial and residential teams and are often looking for candidates with differing qualities e.g. business development or more technical skills. We are also often called upon to give advice on the market in general.
“Our firm is a mid-sized commercial practice based in the West End. We have dealt with Bridge Legal for several years and feel they really understand our business and what we're looking for in a candidate. We aren't bombarded with CVs and those we do receive are always well vetted and very close to the mark. In terms of market intelligence, their candour is refreshing and we can always rely on them to give an honest assessment of things as they see them.”
Example 4
A boutique West End firm with two offices and a client base including a lot of high net worth individuals. They are always open to ideas and we have been able to assist with the development of new areas of business for them as well as providing candidates that will fit in with their culture.
“Kattie made her first placement with our firm around 10 years ago but I first worked with her directly just over a year ago when we recruited a solicitor to build a new department. At the time we were not actively looking to recruit but we are always interested to hear of good people who can expand our business. Kattie knows that we are operating in the competitive West End market and it is essential that we have a team of highly commercial lawyers who are strong on the business development side of things and used to dealing with our type of client base. As a result, I know that when I receive a CV from Bridge Legal, whether we have a specific vacancy or not, the candidate in question will certainly be worth my consideration.”
Example 5
A start up firm established by a former candidate of ours who had also used us to recruit during his time a partner with a highly regarded West End property practice. A good example of how the longevity of our relationships with firms and individuals gives us an appreciation of what type of lawyers will fit the profile of firms both new and old.
“Bridge Legal have assisted in the recruitment needs of my firm, always ensuring that the candidate presented doesn’t just tick boxes but fits within the culture of the firm. They have a personal approach and show great concern for the welfare of the candidate and the employer and aren’t seeking to make a placement just to close the deal. I unreservedly recommend Bridge Legal to any firm looking to change the way its recruitment process is carried out.”
