Legal Recruitment
Specialist legal recruitment in London and across the UK
Lex Exec is a boutique legal recruitment and executive search business focused on Partner, Legal Director and Senior Associate appointments across London and the UK. We help law firms strengthen specialist practices and support experienced lawyers considering their next move, combining targeted search with straightforward advice.
Partner & Senior Search
Senior appointments require a different approach.
Partner and senior lateral moves involve more than matching a CV to a job description. We take time to understand the opportunity, the team and what the right person needs to bring before approaching anyone.
Confidential by default
Senior searches are handled with discretion. We agree the approach with the firm before any outreach and manage candidate communications carefully throughout.
Direct approaches
We identify and approach lawyers directly, drawing on established relationships and targeted research. We do not rely on job boards for senior mandates.
Considered introductions
We assess suitability carefully before making an introduction, presenting a clear written assessment alongside each CV and supporting the process through to completion.
Practice Areas
Specialist legal recruitment across our core markets.
Private Client & Tax
Trusts, estates, tax planning and family wealth
Family
Matrimonial finance, children and private family law
Employment
Contentious and non-contentious employment law
Real Estate
Commercial property, development and real estate finance
Rural & Landed Estates
Agricultural, rural property and estate management
Private Wealth Disputes
Trust and estate litigation and contentious probate
About Lex Exec
Legal training. Recruitment experience. A personal approach.
Founded by Colin Lynam, Lex Exec combines 20 years of recruitment experience with a legal background. Colin holds an LLB and LLM and was called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn in 2006.
Colin leads each assignment, supported by focused research and candidate engagement. Our approach centres on understanding the practice, the people and the long-term fit behind each appointment.
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For Law Firms
Discuss a specific hire, a senior search assignment or your plans for growing a team.
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Explore current opportunities or have a confidential conversation about your next move.
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