The right move matters more than any move.
Noble Legal places lawyers from NQ to Partner with Magic Circle, Silver Circle, US and leading West End firms, plus blue-chip in-house teams. We take on fewer candidates on purpose, so each one gets honest advice and our full attention.
Lawyers we've represented have joined
- Mayer Brown
- Hogan Lovells
- Norton Rose Fulbright
- Gibson Dunn
- Simmons & Simmons
- Greenberg Traurig
- CMS
- Taylor Wessing
- Bird & Bird
- Sullivan & Worcester
We'd rather make one right introduction than send ten CVs and hope.
Our approach since 2005: high quality, low volume.Low volume, on purpose
We work with a small number of candidates and clients at a time. You get our full attention, not a place in a queue.
Discretion as standard
Your CV goes nowhere without your say-so. Every conversation stays private, whether you're an associate or a partner.
Advice without targets
We keep KPIs to a minimum, so our consultants have no reason to push roles that don't fit. If staying put is right for you, we'll tell you.
Twenty years of relationships
We work with Magic Circle, Silver Circle, US and West End firms, which means you'll hear about roles that are never advertised.
Five specialist desks. One standard of care.
Each desk has its own market knowledge and contacts. That includes retained search at Partner level and a consultant dedicated to PSL and knowledge roles.
City & West End private practice
Our core business. We're a preferred supplier to most top-100 London firms and work closely with more than half of the US firms in the City.
Explore London Noble InternationalYour next role, across borders
Paris and Brussels are our largest overseas markets, and we place lawyers in leading firms worldwide.
Partner & retained search
Run personally by our two founding directors. Partner moves between UK City, US and West End firms, handled with complete discretion.
Explore Partners Noble In-HouseBlue-chip in-house
Legal roles at FTSE 100 and Fortune 100 companies in London and Europe. Past placements include Oracle, Apple and PwC.
Explore In-House Noble PSLPSL & knowledge
From junior PSL to Head of Knowledge, with a dedicated specialist and honest advice on salaries and career paths.
Explore PSLConsidering a move? Start with honest advice.
Whether you're newly qualified or weighing a partnership offer, we'll help you understand the market and your options before any CV goes out.
- Access to roles that are never advertised
- CV refinement and thorough interview preparation
- Salary benchmarking and offer negotiation
- Never pushy. If now isn't the time, we'll say so.
A shortlist you'll actually want to interview.
We screen candidates properly first, so you see a few strong, well-briefed people instead of a pile of CVs.
- Contingency and retained search, NQ to Partner
- Headhunting of passive, hard-to-reach talent
- Partner business-plan guidance and market mapping
- Your brand represented with discretion
A considered process, from first call to first day.
A private conversation
We start by understanding your goals, your practice and what success looks like for you. There's no obligation and nothing gets sent anywhere.
Market insight
Honest guidance on which firms fit, what they pay and how they work, drawn from twenty years of relationships.
Targeted introductions
Only roles that genuinely match, each one approved by you. Then thorough preparation for every interview.
Offer & beyond
We help you weigh and negotiate the offer, guide you through resigning, and stay in touch long after you start.
Lawyers come back to us, and recommend us to their colleagues.
“Great, honest and helpful advice from an experienced and calm head. I would thoroughly recommend Dan to anyone considering their options or looking to move.”David HicksPartner, Simmons & Simmons
“She has a deep understanding of the PSL market and can offer meaningful insights and advice when you need it most.”Johnny ShearmanGreenberg Traurig
“Suggesting roles he thought may be of interest, without ever being pushy. Responsive, professional and supportive throughout.”Lucy ThomasHogan Lovells
“Dan knows the legal market inside out… what I particularly liked about him is that he really cares about his candidates.”Ksenija RadonjicGibson Dunn & Crutcher
“Daniel understood the kind of law firm I was looking for… and generously dedicated time to help me with interview prep.”Salvador MazzaMayer Brown
Fifteen years of candidate testimonials, 2010 to today.
Read all testimonialsExperienced people who know your market.
A small, senior team led by our two founding directors. You'll deal with the same consultant from start to finish.
Know your worth before you move.
Practical guides drawn from thousands of conversations with lawyers and hiring partners.
£800
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Your next move deserves a careful first conversation.
Talk to an experienced consultant in complete confidence. No obligation, no CV needed, and no pressure.