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Established in 1993, and with offices in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and London,
Anakin Seal is firmly established as one of the leading legal recruitment consultancies
in the UK. The company prides itself on being able to offer a complete recruitment
service designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the legal profession. Anakin
Seal was purchased by IPS Group in january
2003 and continues to operate as an autonomous division.
The Anakin Seal approach is to work with you to explore the opportunities, the cultures,
the histories, the personalities, the structures of various firms and what each
one may have to offer you before any contact is made with a particular firm.
Our approach is based on taking a long term view and because we have a privileged
position in the legal marketplace, we are ideally positioned to advise on a wide
range of recruitment and personnel issues.
All of our consultants are highly experienced and pride themselves on being able
to provide the most comprehensive and practical advice available. Most of our consultants
are qualified lawyers themselves.
PARTNERS
Keeping YOU in Control.
Better information means you make Better Decisions.
The issues surrounding partner level recruitment are many and varied and require
the input of consultants with considerable expertise in this field.
We have significant expertise in advising lawyers at both salaried and equity levels.
Advice is provided on complex and tactical considerations, such as package negotiations,
client followings, restrictive covenants, extrication from partnership deeds, resignation
procedures and notice periods.
SOLICITORS
If you are a solicitor or trainee solicitor you need a recruitment service which
is geared specifically to your requirements.
Anakin Seal has structured its approach to offer such a service.
Many of our consultants are legally qualified and all have considerable expertise
within their region. Coupling their knowledge with the AS Approach will put you
in Control. We are always happy to provide informed advice on salaries, trends,
regional variations, & current opportunities.
We hope that you find this web site informative and any comments you have would
be well received.
LEGAL EXECUTIVES
Anakin Seal launched the first national recruitment division dedicated to the recruitment
of Legal Executives in September 1995.
Many firms have now recognised the importance of Legal Executives and demand throughout
the country is at its highest level in recent years. Firms are now building profitable
commercial businesses by employing the right mix of solicitor and legal executive
fee-earners.
Our experienced Consultants deal with all levels of Legal Executives, from Trainees
to Fellows. Call the Consultant relevant to your area for current vacancies, career
advice, an insight into your own market or for a general confidential discussion.
PARALEGALS
In September 1995, Anakin Seal launched the first national recruitment division
dedicated to non qualified fee earners.
Our specialist team recruits all levels of paralegals, whether you are a team leader,
an experienced career paralegal or an LPC graduate with at least 6 months hands
on experience, we are here to help you.
Call the Consultant relevant to your area for current vacancies, career advice,
an insight into your own market or for a general confidential discussion.
IN-HOUSE LAWYERS
Anakin Seal is able to offer considerable expertise in recruiting for in-house legal
roles. Our consultants have recruited Company Secretarial staff, Legal Compliance
Managers and Heads of Legal, as well as more usual solicitor and fee-earning roles.
We understand the differing demands of an in-house position and accordingly are
well placed to advise both candidates and clients.
LOCUM & CONTRACT DIVISION
Anakin Seal now has a dedicated locum and contract division placing lawyers, legal
executives and paralegals into private practice, public sector and commerce and
industry. Due to high demand for locums, we have recruited a consultant with considerable
experience to deal with locums at all levels.
Our consultants have expert knowledge, expertise and established relationships across
the market with both candidates and clients and can advise you on the best option
for your career.
For more information or to have a confidential chat please call our locum team.