Tandem Search

Legal & Professional Services

Specialist recruitment for professional services, law firms and in-house legal teams

We partner with leading law firms, in-house legal teams and professional services organisations to place senior, strategic and specialist talent. From partner hires and team moves to senior associates and key roles in risk, compliance, legal tech and business services – the right appointment enhances reputation, strengthens relationships and drives lasting value.

Our specialist areas

Audit & Assurance

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Risk Management

Forensic Services

Tax Advisory & Planning

Sustainability & ESG Services

Legal & Compliance

Interim Talent & Project-Based Legal Support

Financial Advisory & Regulations

Technology Consulting

Partner & Lateral Team Acquisition

Senior Associate and Counsel-Level Appointment

Business Services Leadership (HR, BD, Risk, Finance)

General Counsel & Legal Ops for ALSPs and Affiliate Structures

Specialist functions

Partner & Lateral Team Acquisition

Senior Associate and Counsel-Level Appointment

Business Services Leadership (HR, BD, Risk, Finance)

General Counsel & Legal Ops for ALSPs and Affiliate Structures

Interim Talent & Project-Based Legal Support

Market Mapping, Competitor Intelligence & Succession Planning

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Industries

Consumer Markets

Energy, Utilities & Resources

Financial Services

Government & Public Services

Industrial Manufacturing

Transport & Logistics

Health Industries

Real Estate

Tourism & Hospitality

Asset Management

What sets us apart

Law Firm Expertise

Our dedicated legal practice has a long-standing track record of partnering with law firms globally — from elite boutiques to multinational firms — on searches that require sector fluency and cultural understanding.

Partner-Level Engagement

We work consultatively with managing partners, practice heads, and HR leadership to ensure alignment on every aspect of a search — from market positioning to team dynamics.

Lateral Hire Strategy Support

We go beyond search delivery, advising on team lift-outs, practice area expansion, and market mapping to support firm growth.

Global Reach, Boutique Service

With hubs in London and Dubai, we operate with both international scope and a tailored, relationship-led approach.

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