About Us

Agnew O’Brien is an established, high end legal recruitment consultancy with over two decades of experience in representing high calibre lawyers to leading international law firms.

Recent Testimonials:

“an excellent knowledge of the market, is a good listener […] a great professional.”

Arbitration Partner

London

“James is a thoroughly professional and dedicated legal recruiter who thoroughly understands the offshore sector…I would recommend any lawyer looking to move internationally to speak with James.”

Barrister

British Virgin Islands

“Not only does he [James] have great knowledge of the off-shore market but is able to provide an insight into their way of thinking/ mind set. James is also very pleasant and approachable.”

Structured Finance Counsel

Cayman Islands

“A genuine, 360-degree, consultative service from a recruiter who really knows his market.”

Insurance Associate

Sydney

“handled with subtly and consideration from start to finish, resulting in receiving a great offer from a firm I had always regarded very highly. Thank you, James!”

Employment Partner

London

“Professional, personable and dedicated to his candidates, James is a legal recruiter of the highest calibre.”

Senior Banking Associate

Hong Kong

“I would strongly recommend Agnew O’Brien to any lawyer looking to make a move internationally.”

Junior Banking & Finance Associate

Singapore

“an extremely capable recruiter with a friendly bedside manner. Insightful and proactive, he quickly located me an opportunity that fit my experience”

Senior Disputes Counsel

British Virgin Islands

“James clearly demonstrated that he is willing to go the extra mile for his clients. I would certainly recommend James.”

Senior Regulatory Associate

Cayman Islands

“the best recruiter I have ever met [… James] provided important insights, and is personable, friendly and supportive”

Corporate Associate

Hong Kong

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Work with the best.

Working closely with industry-leading clients, we represent ambitious lawyers in their job search across multiple international jurisdictions. Our service is pro-active, transparent, and discreet, with our focus always on doing what is in the best interests of our candidates.

We help you make the right move

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Expertise, insight, and understanding.

Our extensive experience is derived from working across multiple jurisdictions alongside hundreds of diverse candidates and clients. Offering clear and practical advice, we unerringly connect the right candidate with the right client.

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Committed and professional service.

We’re extremely selective about the candidates with whom we work, and pride ourselves on developing close, supportive relationships with said candidates. At all times we are dedicated to securing the ideal outcome, matching you with the right firm.

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Industry connections and knowledge.

Recruiting within the legal sector for over 20 years, we have cultivated extremely advantageous industry connections and sector knowledge. As a consequence, the opportunities we offer are always of the highest quality, and often exclusive.

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A direct approach.

When placing a candidate we utilise our strong client relationships and deal directly with decision-makers. Treating each of our candidates as an individual, we match them with the roles and firms that suit their skill set and preferences.

Let’s Begin

We’re waiting to speak with you. Find your next opportunity today.