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.

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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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Colin Lynam, Founder of Lex Exec

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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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For Candidates

Explore current opportunities or have a confidential conversation about your next move.

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