Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Legal & Compliance Recruitment Experts in London
Rutherford Search is a specialist recruitment agency established in 2010, focusing on compliance, financial crime, in-house legal, and private practice legal recruitment within the financial services and legal sectors. With offices in London and New York, we leverage extensive market knowledge and curated networks to connect top-tier talent with global firms. Our consultants are experts in their fields, ensuring cultural and professional alignment for every placement. We pride ourselves on a 94% permanent placement retention rate and high client and candidate satisfaction scores.Our services include retained and contingent recruitment, tailored to meet the evolving needs of the financial services industry. Backed by over a decade of experience, we are committed to integrity, long-term partnerships, and delivering exceptional service. Our team works closely with clients to anticipate challenges and provide efficient solutions, maintaining a focus on diversity and innovation in talent acquisition.
Services
Compliance Recruitment
Financial Crime Recruitment
In-house Legal Recruitment
Private Practice Recruitment
Cyber Security Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 14 years of specialised recruitment expertise in compliance and legal sectors.
- Our consultants maintain a 94% permanent placement retention rate.
- We provide access to curated networks of compliance and legal professionals in London and New York.
- Our team holds a 91 Net Promoter Score with clients for service excellence.
- We specialise in retained and contingent recruitment for niche, high-impact roles.
What people say
Top quality individuals
Fantastic market knowledge
Professional and stress-free transition
Responsive and reliable service
Excellent cultural fit expertise
Services
Compliance Recruitment
Rutherford Search specialises in placing compliance professionals within financial services firms. Our consultants have over a decade of experience connecting candidates with roles ranging from junior analysts to Chief Compliance Officers. We focus on cultural fit and technical expertise, ensuring long-term placements that meet evolving regulatory demands. Our clients include global banks, hedge funds, and legal firms seeking compliance talent.
Private Practice Recruitment
We provide recruitment solutions for private practice legal roles in London and New York. Our expertise covers associate to partner-level placements in magic circle firms, boutique practices, and international law firms. We specialise in areas like corporate finance, funds, and financial regulation. Our deep market knowledge ensures we match legal professionals with firms requiring their specific expertise.
Financial Crime Recruitment
Our financial crime recruitment service connects compliance officers, AML specialists, and fraud investigators with financial institutions. We focus on roles requiring expertise in anti-money laundering, sanctions, and regulatory investigations. Clients benefit from our network of professionals experienced in combating financial crime across banking, fintech, and investment management sectors.
In-house Legal Recruitment
Rutherford Search recruits in-house legal counsel for financial services firms, including general counsel and specialist roles. We understand the unique demands of corporate legal functions, from contract management to regulatory compliance. Our candidates possess the commercial awareness and legal expertise required for senior positions in asset management and banking sectors.
Cyber Security Recruitment
We source cyber security professionals for financial institutions facing evolving digital threats. Our placements include information security officers, data protection specialists, and risk management experts. Clients benefit from our understanding of technical requirements and regulatory expectations in financial services cyber security roles.
People
Jonathan Skerrett
Founder
Founded Rutherford Search in 2010 after identifying a gap in compliance recruitment. Built the firm from a kitchen-based operation to an international recruitment agency with offices in London and New York.
Jackson Bate
Compliance Consultant
Recognised for exceptional candidate support, demonstrated through positive testimonials highlighting his efficiency, professionalism, and role in securing dream positions for compliance professionals.
Questions
What sectors does Rutherford specialise in?
We focus on financial services and legal sectors, covering compliance, financial crime, in-house legal, and private practice legal roles globally.
How does Rutherford ensure candidate quality?
We use a rigorous screening process, leveraging 14 years of market experience to select candidates with the technical skills and cultural fit for each role.
Do you offer international recruitment services?
Yes, we operate from London and New York, placing professionals across Europe, the US, and Asia in compliance and legal positions.
What is Rutherford's placement retention rate?
Our 94% permanent placement retention rate over two years demonstrates our success in matching candidates with suitable long-term roles.
How quickly do you respond to job submissions?
We guarantee a response within 24 business hours of receiving a role submission through our online form.
Can you help with urgent compliance hires?
Our contingent recruitment service delivers rapid results for time-sensitive compliance and legal vacancies while maintaining candidate quality standards.
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Reviews (5)
Meera Nair
Mar 20, 2021
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I recently joined the Rutherford team and quickly felt very welcomed. The team are highly professional and show a real commitment to doing the best for their clients.
Genevieve Higgins-Desbiens
Jan 21, 2021
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I have been working with Rutherford for a few months now and it has been a true pleasure. The team truly cares about finding the right person for a given search, and goes above and beyond what is expected from a recruitment firm to deliver top-quality services to their clients. If you are looking to join an executive compliance recruitment firm, Rutherford provides great social activities. Friday afternoon is often synonym of team drinks near the Borough Market!
Joel Anderson
Aug 13, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
The best recruitment agency in London. Ive dealt with many recruiters before and they are by far the best in terms of market knowledge, responsiveness and ability to get the job done.
The best recruitment agency in London. Ive dealt with many recruiters before and they are by far the best in terms of market knowledge, responsiveness and ability to get the job done.
Gabrielle Leen
Aug 12, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Professional, highly knowledgable and lovely recruiters. They really assisted me through the entire process from day 1 to placement. Couldn't recommend them more!
Professional, highly knowledgable and lovely recruiters. They really assisted me through the entire process from day 1 to placement. Couldn't recommend them more!
Mallory Grande
Jun 19, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
I really enjoyed working with Rutherford, they were professional and efficient with my search. Jackson made the transition to my new role stress-free. I would recommend Rutherford to anyone seeking new opportunities.
I really enjoyed working with Rutherford, they were professional and efficient with my search. Jackson made the transition to my new role stress-free. I would recommend Rutherford to anyone seeking new opportunities.
