Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Legal & Financial Recruitment Services
Established in 2004, we specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for legal and financial services sectors. Our proven methodology achieves an 83% interview invitation rate and 96% job offer acceptance, supported by over 400 five-star Google reviews. With a 2:1 interview-to-offer ratio, we prioritise quality candidates through rigorous vetting processes. Our team maintains deep market knowledge across Bristol, Bath, London and nationwide locations, ensuring precise candidate-client alignment. Backed by 11+ years of partnerships with leading firms like Osborne Clarke and Rathbones, we combine industry expertise with personalised career guidance.Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through detailed interview preparation materials and honest feedback. As a multi-award-winning agency, we maintain a collaborative culture where 85% of placements result from repeat client engagements. Our 12-month internship programme develops future recruitment professionals while maintaining exceptional service standards. With dedicated consultants like Sarah Crawford and Ryan Eardley, we provide continuous support throughout the employment lifecycle. Our track record of successful placements across compliance, risk management, and legal support roles demonstrates our market leadership.
Services
Legal recruitment
Financial services recruitment
Permanent placements
Contract roles
Executive search
Candidate training
Interview preparation
Market insights
Career guidance
Workforce planning
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We maintain 96% job offer acceptance rates through precise candidate matching
- Our team includes certified recruitment consultants with 11+ years' sector experience
- We provide detailed interview preparation materials developed over 20 years
- Our 2:1 interview-to-offer ratio demonstrates efficient placement processes
- We operate with full transparency including unedited client testimonials
What people say
Brilliant interview preparation
Professional and polite team
Highly recommend
Perfect placement experience
Excellent communication
Services
Legal Recruitment
Specialist legal recruitment connecting solicitors and legal professionals with top law firms. Our consultants maintain deep market knowledge across corporate, commercial, and private practice areas. With 20 years' experience, we achieve 83% interview success rates through precise candidate matching. Our process includes detailed role analysis, competency-based interviews, and salary benchmarking.
Financial Services Recruitment
Tailored recruitment solutions for banking, insurance, and financial institutions. We specialise in compliance, risk management, and investment roles. Our 11-year relationships with firms like Rathbones ensure deep sector understanding. We provide market insights, career progression planning, and regulatory compliance guidance throughout the placement process.
Permanent Placements
Long-term employment solutions with 96% offer acceptance rates. Our process includes cultural fit assessments, reference verification, and salary negotiation. We maintain 2:1 interview-to-offer ratios through pre-screened candidates. Clients benefit from reduced recruitment costs through our guaranteed replacement policy.
Contract Roles
Flexible staffing solutions for short-term requirements. We provide interim professionals with immediate availability across legal and financial sectors. Our 12-month FTC options offer trial periods for permanent conversion. Candidates receive ongoing support through our dedicated contract management team.
Career Guidance
Personalised career development support including CV optimisation and interview coaching. Our consultants provide market trend analysis and salary benchmarking. We offer competency framework training and role-specific preparation materials. Clients receive ongoing market intelligence through our industry networking events.
People
Sarah Crawford
Recruitment Consultant
Specialist in legal recruitment with 8 years' experience placing solicitors and legal executives. Maintains strong relationships with top-tier law firms. Recognised for exceptional candidate support and market knowledge.
Ryan Eardley
Recruitment Consultant
Financial services expert placing compliance officers and risk managers. 6 years' experience with specialist knowledge of Bristol's financial sector. Praised for detailed interview preparation and market insights.
Jo
Recruitment Consultant
Dual expertise in legal and financial recruitment. 10 years' experience managing executive search assignments. Known for building long-term client relationships and candidate advocacy.
Chloe
Recruitment Consultant
Specialist in temporary legal placements with focus on compliance roles. 5 years' experience delivering rapid solutions for urgent requirements. Recognised for clear communication and candidate care.
Claire
Recruitment Consultant
Senior legal recruitment specialist with 12 years' experience. Focus on partnership and senior associate level placements. Maintains industry-leading 96% client satisfaction scores through transparent processes.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on legal and financial services recruitment across the UK. Our consultants maintain specialist knowledge in compliance, risk management, and legal practice areas.
How do you ensure quality candidates?
Our rigorous screening process includes competency interviews, reference checks, and skills assessments. We maintain 83% interview success rates through precise role matching.
Do you operate nationally?
Yes, while based in Bristol we place candidates nationwide. Our strongest networks exist in London, Bath, Exeter, and Nottingham financial centres.
What support do candidates receive?
We provide CV optimisation, interview coaching, salary negotiation, and market intelligence. Our consultants offer ongoing career guidance throughout your professional journey.
How quickly can you fill roles?
Our average placement time is 3 weeks. Urgent requirements often see candidates presented within 5 working days through our proactive candidate database.
Do you offer temporary placements?
Yes, we provide contract workers for short-term requirements and 12-month fixed-term contracts with permanent conversion options across legal and financial sectors.
Reviews (5)
Krystian S.
Jan 24, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Great agency, very professional from the beginning to the end. All ladies were very friendly, guided me before an interview and kept well informed about the progress. Highly recommended!!! Thank you
Great agency, very professional from the beginning to the end. All ladies were very friendly, guided me before an interview and kept well informed about the progress. Highly recommended!!! Thank you
Charlotte Matthews
Dec 12, 2021
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I was approached by Leah Burrows regarding a job role that came up that suited my past experience perfectly. I had always wanted to pursue a career in this area and Leah helped me every step of the way. Her communication throughout was second to none and from this I was able to have a very successful interview and as a result, I got offered the job (i start in January). I am very appreciative of Leah as I wouldnt have even none about the job if it wasnt for her. She was professional, approachable and always quick to respond to emails, finding out information on my behalf. Thank you for your
Niamh Jones
Dec 07, 2021
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Got approached by flair and was a bit skeptical at first as I wasn't used to being approached by recruiters. I took the chance to see what they had to offer and I haven't looked back since! Got a new job within a couple of weeks and the team were nothing but helpful and supportive. Had relatively low interview expirience and they helped at any point they could to get the best out of my interviews. Amazing team! Thanks so much
Leah Xxx
Oct 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Leah Burrows has supported me throughout the process and I am very grateful! Flair recruitment have a wonderful team, who really care about finding you the perfect job for you! Thank you so much for all your help and support :) I am very happy with the outcome!
Leah Burrows has supported me throughout the process and I am very grateful! Flair recruitment have a wonderful team, who really care about finding you the perfect job for you! Thank you so much for all your help and support :) I am very happy with the outcome!
Dan Roddy
Oct 21, 2021
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My employer has worked with Flair for a number of years. Their service has been excellent. They provide consistently good candidates. They also used to run great HR networking events with top speakers and I do hope they return.
