
Legal search & recruitment · Birmingham · London · Manchester
Specialist legal recruitment. Real relationships.
Supporting lawyers and law firms across the UK with expert recruitment, search and career advice.
- lawyers advised
- 30,000+lawyers advised
- years’ cumulative recruitment experience
- 85+years’ cumulative recruitment experience
- of the Top 200 firms — interviews arranged with key decision makers
- 97%of the Top 200 firms — interviews arranged with key decision makers
We work in partnership with our clients and candidates ensuring we improve lives rather than simply changing them.
How can we help?
It's what we do and the way we do it.
For candidates
We don’t just find jobs. We build careers.
Whatever your reason for considering a new role…
Progression. Better work. An easier commute. Recognition. More money. Work/life balance. Relocation.
VG Charles & Co always works in your best interests to ensure that the position is the right one for you.
For law firms & employers
We don’t just fill vacancies. We build teams.
VG Charles & Co is a trusted supplier of the very best talent to firms throughout the UK and abroad and would welcome the chance to speak to you about your requirements.
Our people
People make the difference.
Our consultants don't just understand recruitment. They understand the legal market, the firms within it and the people who work in it.
Vacancies
Search for your next opportunity
Our current roles are being filled fast. Register with us and we'll be in touch about confidential opportunities.
Many of our roles are never advertised. Be first to hear about the right one.
Services
Stop. Don't read any further.
Before you scroll down this page, work out what it is you are looking for from a recruiter. Think about in what capacity you expect them to work and the type of relationship you hope for.
- 01Retained SearchWe all know that the talent is out there.The solution? We go to them.Learn more
- 02Qualified Contingent RecruitmentA friendly voice at the end of the phone.A name, track record and reputation you can trust.Learn more
- 03Practice Mergers, Acquisitions & DisposalsTake a look at the map on your wall.Which is where we come in.Learn more
- 04Watching Brief®We know what it is like.Let us take the leg work out of the process for you.Learn more
Testimonials
In their words
“Despite never actually meeting Andrew, his personable manner and professionalism made me feel comfortable in a scenario which I had not experienced previously. Andrew's understanding of the target firm and my career level allowed him to support the transaction from an informed position. I certainly owe Andrew a beer. Thank you.”
News & insight
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Market commentary, new roles and news from our team on LinkedIn.
Who we are
Our offices
Birmingham
137 Newhall Street, B3 1SF
0121 233 5000London
330 High Holborn, WC1V 7QT
020 7649 9094Manchester
Peter House, Oxford Street, M1 5AN
0161 930 8890
Prefer email? enquiries@vgcharles.com










