Building Stronger Teams & Shaping the Future of Law
ThirtySix is a founder-led headhunting specialist, delivering executive search services for respected law firms and in-house legal teams.
Our Search Process: Systematic & Discreet
Every search begins with understanding your goals, your firm, and the strategic context behind the hire. We conduct our work with discretion, using methodical research and sharp commercial judgment to identify individuals who don’t just meet the brief but elevate your team.
This isn’t about filling roles. It’s about delivering targeted solutions that strengthen your firm from within
Who We Support
At ThirtySix Search, everything we do is bespoke, with no one size fits all solutions. Your search will be fully tailored to your needs, with complete transparency at every stage. We focus on building long term relationships, not quick wins, fostering close ties that lead to genuine repeat partnerships. And while we do not sugar coat things, we will always be honest with you, because the right advice, not just the agreeable one, is what drives results.
Partner Moves
Team Moves
Firm Mergers
Succession & Retirement Planning
Client Success & Testimonials
“James is outstanding, thorough, sharp, and genuinely consultative. His ability to ask the right questions helped us uncover what the firm really needed, which led to better conversations, stronger alignment, and ultimately, the right hire.”
“I’ve not experienced this level of talent acquisition before, it’s genuinely impressive.
Working with James gave us the space to articulate the subtleties of what we were really looking for beyond the brief. His understanding of the legal market, combined with the rigour and discretion he brings to the process, made this feel nothing like traditional recruitment. As someone who’s worked in recruitment myself, I know how rare it is to come across someone who truly partners with you. This was, without question, the best hiring experience I’ve had”
“James doesn’t just manage a process, he leads it. In a niche market with complex demands, his ability to extract detail, align senior stakeholders, and execute with pace made a real impact on the outcome.”
“James has been an invaluable asset to our firm as a talent partner
Having worked with him across multiple hiring projects, I can confidently say he has played a key role in shaping the strength of our team. His approach goes well beyond filling roles. He has helped us build a model that not only attracts exceptional lawyers but also ensures they are onboarded with care and set up to stay. There is a real long term mindset to the way he works and it has made a tangible difference.”
“It is game-changing working with James. He takes the time to properly understand what we need as a client, which means we are never wasting time reviewing candidates who are not a great fit. The process is genuinely smooth and efficient. At the same time, he invests just as much care in getting to know the candidate. By the time they join, they already feel connected to our business. That level of detail makes a real difference”
“It is rare to find a search partner you can genuinely trust.
James brings a depth of understanding that goes well beyond the brief. He takes time to get under the skin of both the role and the wider business, and his insight into the market has been invaluable. Every part of the process feels considered and aligned, it is clear he is in this for the long term.”
“Helping to build our firm from 1 to 10 in six months is no small task
James managed the process with total confidence, clear delegation, structured delivery, and a calm grip on every moving part. I always feel assured he is doing exactly what he says he will. His communication saves me time and headspace, and he operates like a true extension of the business.”