Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Recruitment Experts in London & East Anglia
Since 2013, Errington Legal has been a trusted partner for law firms and businesses seeking strategic legal talent. Our team brings over 50 years of combined specialist recruitment experience, focusing on placements from newly qualified solicitors to senior legal leadership roles. We prioritise confidentiality and tailored guidance, supporting clients and candidates through every stage of the hiring process. Our retained search projects have achieved a 100% completion rate, and we maintain long-term relationships with leading firms and professionals.With offices in London and East Anglia, we deliver national and international services, leveraging deep market knowledge to bridge the gap between client needs and candidate aspirations. Our approach combines honesty, teamwork, and a commitment to understanding the unique requirements of both parties, ensuring successful and sustainable placements.
Services
General Counsel
Private Practice
In-house
Fractional General Counsel
Partner Hires
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 100% retained search projects completed since inception.
- We have placed over 500 legal professionals in strategic roles.
- Our team has over 50 years of combined specialist legal recruitment experience.
- We are retained as a preferred supplier by leading Top 100 firms.
- We guarantee strict confidentiality for all client and candidate communications.
What people say
Excellent support
Market expertise
Successful placements
Responsive and proactive
Exceptional support
Services
General Counsel
We specialise in recruiting General Counsel and legal leadership roles for businesses ranging from globally listed corporations to UK spin-outs. Our retained search expertise ensures strategic alignment between client needs and candidate capabilities. With deep market knowledge, we identify leaders who drive organisational growth and legal excellence.
Private Practice
Our private practice recruitment services support qualified lawyers seeking new opportunities in law firms. We provide confidential guidance and market insights to candidates from newly qualified solicitors to partner-level professionals. Our placements focus on aligning individual expertise with firm-specific practice areas and sector specialisms.
In-house
We recruit in-house legal professionals for companies from start-ups to FTSE-listed organisations. Our placements include roles from Legal Counsel to Group General Counsel, with expertise in building legal teams that support business objectives. We understand the evolving demands of corporate legal departments and ensure candidates meet strategic compliance and governance needs.
Fractional General Counsel
Our fractional General Counsel service provides agile legal leadership for businesses needing part-time or interim executive support. These professionals bridge capability gaps during transitional periods, offering strategic guidance without full-time commitment. We match clients with experienced leaders who adapt to evolving business requirements and regulatory landscapes.
Partner Hires
We manage partner-led hires for law firms and candidates seeking partnership opportunities. Our retained search process focuses on cultural fit, practice area expertise, and long-term strategic goals. With a 100% completion rate for retained projects, we facilitate seamless transitions for both firms expanding their teams and partners pursuing new ventures.
People
Eleanor Sidgwick
Managing Director
Eleanor has specialised in legal recruitment since 2007, focusing on partner-led hires and strategic placements for law firms and legal professionals. She established Errington Legal in 2013 and leads retained search projects for Top 100 firms.
Sean Dodsworth
Associate Director
Sean specialises in senior in-house and General Counsel appointments, leveraging extensive experience in strategic legal recruitment since 2016. He supports clients with leadership team development and guides candidates through career transitions in the UK market.
Hollie Preston
Associate Director
Hollie recruits legal professionals from newly qualified solicitors to partner level, with a focus on private practice roles. Since joining Errington Legal in 2016, she has built strong client relationships and facilitated placements across diverse practice areas.
Sue Peers
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Sue recruits legal professionals from NQ to senior levels, primarily in East Anglia and Kent. With a background in HR and policy, she provides tailored support to law firms and businesses, ensuring placements align with organisational and candidate goals.
Julia Harman
Senior Administrator
Julia supports the recruitment team with administrative tasks and manages Errington Legal's digital presence. She joined the company in 2025, bringing experience in cross-sector administration and communications.
Questions
What legal recruitment services do you offer?
We specialise in placing legal professionals at all levels, including General Counsel, in-house roles, private practice, and partner appointments.
How do you ensure confidentiality?
All communications are strictly confidential, with a focus on trust and discretion throughout the recruitment process.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we provide recruitment services for UK and international law firms and businesses.
What makes your agency different?
Our team combines over 50 years of legal recruitment experience with a tailored approach to client and candidate needs.
Can you help with urgent hiring needs?
We prioritise timely solutions for retained search projects and strategic appointments.
