International Legal Recruitment Agency – United States, United Kingdom, Asia-Pacific
Global Recruitment Experts is a leading international legal recruitment agency.
We connect law firms, corporate legal teams, and public agencies in the United States, United Kingdom, and Asia-Pacific with qualified lawyers, paralegals, and compliance experts who are ready to work.
International Legal Recruitment Solutions:
Why Partner with Global Recruitment Experts for Legal Hiring
We help law firms, multinational corporations, and government entities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Asia-Pacific hire qualified lawyers, legal executives, paralegals, and compliance professionals. Our network spans 30+ countries. Over the past 15 years, we have placed thousands of legal professionals. We manage everything: credential verification, licensing, relocation, and post-placement support.
Our recruiters have worked in law, in-house legal operations, and compliance. We understand jurisdictional licensing, credential checks, and the time pressures of high-stakes legal work.
We handle the full recruitment process:
- Permanent, contract, and interim legal hires
- Credential and bar admission verification before interviews
- Visa and relocation management for cross-border hires
- Compliance with local labor laws and regulatory bodies
- Diversity-focused sourcing to broaden talent pools
- Workforce planning support for long-term hiring needs
Hire Smarter.
Hire Faster.
Partner with Global Recruitment Experts to access vetted lawyers, legal executives, and compliance professionals ready for international placement.
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Specialists in Legal Services Recruitment
Permanent International Legal Placements
We place legal professionals for long-term roles in law firms, corporate departments, and public agencies.
High-demand roles by region:
- United States – Corporate attorneys, litigation associates, compliance officers, intellectual property counsel
- United Kingdom – Solicitors, barristers, legal project managers, commercial contract specialists
- Asia-Pacific – Arbitration specialists, regulatory lawyers, mergers and acquisitions counsel, corporate secretaries
Contract & Interim Legal Staffing
Short-term coverage for projects, peaks in workload, or urgent gaps. Assignments run 3–12 months with extension or permanent conversion options.
Examples:
- Document review attorneys
- Interim general counsel
- Compliance project managers
- Contract negotiators
- Cross-border legal researchers
Specialty Practice Area Recruitment
We source niche legal expertise where talent is scarce:
- Arbitration and dispute resolution
- International trade and customs
- Corporate governance and compliance
- Banking and financial services regulation
- Intellectual property and technology law
- Environmental and ESG advisory
- Employment and labor law with cross-border focus
- Maritime and shipping law
- Immigration and nationality law
- Fintech and digital assets regulation
Regional Expertise
GRE supports legal recruitment across disciplines and global education models:
United States
Demand for corporate counsel, IP lawyers, and compliance officers is rising, especially in regulated industries. We manage bar admissions, visa sponsorship, and relocation.
United Kingdom
Growth in arbitration and commercial litigation is driving hiring. We ensure compliance with SRA and BSB requirements and manage visa processes.
Asia-Pacific
Demand for regulatory, trade, and M&A specialists is high in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand. We place lawyers with proven cross-border experience.
Other regions served: Europe, Canada, and the Middle East.
“As a hospital director in rural Ontario, I struggled to find qualified ICU nurses willing to relocate. Global Recruitment Experts presented three outstanding candidates within weeks. They managed everything—from interviews to visas—and our new team members integrated smoothly. We finally have a stable nursing team, and our patient outcomes are already improving.” — Dr. Samuel K., Medical Director, Canadae
How We Work:
End-to-End Process
- Needs Assessment –
Define practice areas, jurisdictions, and timelines - Targeted Sourcing –
Access our vetted global legal network - Verification –
Confirm licenses, credentials, and eligibility - Interview Coordination –
Manage scheduling and candidate prep - Offer & Negotiation –
Align packages and facilitate acceptance - Visa & Relocation –
Handle all cross-border requirements - Post-Placement Support –
Ensure smooth integration
Results That Matter
US multinational filled 6 corporate counsel roles in under 8 weeks, avoiding $2M in deal delays.
UK law firm hired 4 litigation associates ahead of trial, securing readiness 2 weeks early.
Singapore-based bank built a compliance team that cut audit risk by 40% and reduced outside counsel spend by 25%.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you fill a legal role?
Contract roles: 1–2 weeks. Permanent hires: 4–6 weeks.
Do you verify licenses?
Yes, we confirm bar admissions and other required credentials before presenting candidates.
Which clients do you work with?
Law firms, corporate legal teams, public agencies, and NGOs.
Do you recruit bilingual or multilingual lawyers?
Yes, especially for roles involving cross-border transactions or disputes.
What is your fee structure?
We offer contingency and retained models, based on role type and scope.
Can you run confidential searches?
Yes, all discreet hiring needs are handled under strict confidentiality.
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