About Michael Page Legal - In-House

The Michael Page Legal In-House team consists of over 20 sector and job type specific experts who are based across the country in key strategic locations such as London, Reading, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. We are highly experienced in supporting clients from major global blue chips to new and exciting start-ups based nationwide. 

In this highly competitive market, and with the increasing prevalence of flexible working, our approach is a single and consistent candidate management system. We also provide clients with highly accurate market information, data analytics and commentary, as well as support on both contingent and retained recruitment processes.   

Our consultants focus exclusively on their core areas of expertise, ensuring that they keep their fingers on the pulse of key market activity and the ever-changing active candidate pool. 
 
Our specialists cover the following areas:

> QualifiedClick to read more

The core focus for our in-house business is the qualified legal counsel market. Our team of experts can offer support on anything from newly qualified to senior hires.

We know that each sector requires different skill sets and candidate profiles and therefore provide specialist support to our clients in the following sectors:

  • Consumer
  • FMCG
  • Retail
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Life Sciences
  • Healthcare
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Property
  • Business Services
  • Technology
  • Media
  • Public Sector and Not for Profit
  • Telecommunications
  • Financial Services
 
 
> Non-QualifiedClick to read more

In response to the significant growth in the non-qualified in-house market, we have created a team of experts that specialise in supporting junior in-house legal roles. These include legal assistants, paralegals, and contract managers across all our sector specialisms and regional markets.

 
> Compliance & Governance - Click to read more

Our Specialist Markets division provides specialist support on roles within the data protection, corporate governance and compliance markets. Our team can support on roles from non-qualified compliance assistants to company secretaries and data protection officers.

 
> Policy - Click to read more

The Michael Page Legal Policy team has a wealth of experience, both in recruitment and within the policy and public affairs profession itself.

Our expert consultants have a national remit and work with organisations across the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors. The team recruits into policy, public affairs, research, and economist positions from entry level to C-Suite.

We offer a consultative approach to both clients and candidates. For clients, we provide advice on the market, salary benchmarking and team structures, as well as support on both contingent and retained recruitment processes. For candidates, we advise on CVs, interview preparation, and career progression, and also provide insights into the most sought-after key skills.

 
> Interim - Click to read more

Our Interim Solutions team assist our clients with both fixed term and day rate opportunities.

We have a network of immediately available candidates, many of whom have been referred by other existing contractors here at PageGroup. All are fully referenced and ready to provide a solutions-focused service to your organisation.

Our support does not stop once we have secured your preferred candidate. When you hire a day rate contractor through us, we will do all the onboarding on your behalf, and upload them you’re your payroll. You will then receive access to our user-friendly timesheet portal which will enable you to authorise the contractors’ days worked at the click of a button.

We ensure that all placements are working in line with the relevant regulations, including IR35 and the Agency Worker Regulations. We are specialists within these areas and are available at short notice to assist you with any related questions or queries.

We understand that the need to bring in a contractor often stems from pressure on your teams, and we pride ourselves on our efficient and fast approach.

 
> Senior Leadership – First legal hires, General Counsel and Heads of Legal - Click to read more

Our Senior Legal Leadership team works with a range of organisations, from expanding startups and SMEs looking to hire their first ever lawyer, to listed businesses and global companies looking to recruit a new Head of Legal or General Counsel.

Our in-house executive team understand the strategic importance that these roles play in a company’s future. With over 15 years of in-house legal recruitment experience, we take the time to truly understand the needs, priorities, and challenges of each of our clients, working collaboratively with them to form the most appropriate search plan for their particular needs.