Welcome to HIA Legal
Expert Legal Recruitment & Market Intelligence
| London & US Markets
Reach higher
Established in 2016 by an ex-Magic Circle Senior Banking & Finance Lawyer and seasoned recruiters, HIA Legal has built a strong reputation for ethical, transparent, and results-driven recruitment.
We partner with the majority of top-tier City, Magic Circle, AM200, and leading US law firms in London and the United States, plus select in-house clients. Combining over 10 years of specialist market experience with our sophisticated AI-powered platform — which tracks Big Law, associate, and partner movements in real time — we deliver sharp, predictive intelligence and placements with complete integrity.
Our team are far more than recruiters. We’re committed to the long-term success of our clients and candidates through real-time insights and actionable market advice.
Get in touch for expert recruitment support or the latest top-tier legal market intelligence.
Our specialisms
Legal Market Intelligence
As a boutique firm, we pride ourselves on delivering a personal, family-style approach to every lawyer we work with — treating each candidate and client with the care and attention of a trusted advisor. At the same time, we have invested heavily in building a sophisticated AI-powered recruitment platform that gives us significant market reach and a genuine competitive advantage.
Associate Recruitment
From NQ level through to Senior Associate and Counsel, we successfully place into leading City and US law firms in London, New York and Washington. We offer the latest market knowledge and specialist recruitment advice, ensuring your next move is the right one. We have a comprehensive client network enabling us to keep candidates abreast of the latest market opportunities.
Partner Search & Selection
We offer a discrete, intelligent and transparent service, leveraging our experience and contacts in the City and headhunting some of the best talent available in the market. Our multijurisdictional recruiters both in the UK and US give us a unique range of contacts and opportunities. We are consistently networking and building our partner and client reach.
In-House
We work with in-house legal teams within financial institutions and corporates. Our team has direct experience of working within such institutions and understands the dynamics of such teams in themselves and as part of a wider corporate structure. We have a wide talent base and experienced consultants to help you hire the perfect fit for your team.
International
We work with many of the major international law firms in respect of their ongoing legal requirements. Our team includes recruiters who have previously lived and worked in in various countries, including the Middle East, US and UK and who are able to provide comprehensive support and advice to candidates looking to move into different jurisdictions.
Meet the team at HIA Legal
Latest news
This year we celebrate our 10th anniversary at HIA Legal. Thank you
to all the exceptional lawyers we have worked with over the years alongside our consistently loyal clients and our own outstanding team. Your support has been immeasurable.
Matthew du Caurroy Tribe
MD & Co-founder
