About Us - Expert Legal Recruiters
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency, connecting law firms with the best legal talent across Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and beyond. We focus on long term relationships built on honesty, trust and communication.
We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms, and our approach is based on quality over quantity. We consult, support and advise but, ultimately, the choice is always yours.
The Trusted Legal Recruitment Agency
Our reputation as a specialist legal recruiter depends upon delivering the right results for the law firms who works with us.
Legal recruitment is rarely straightforward, and it can be often be hard to find the right lawyer. That's where Thornton Legal can help. As a specialists legal recruitment agency we're able to be flexible when it comes to what we can provide, whether this is contingency or retained recruitment services or by offering unique market information and insights.
We aim to forge authentic, long-term relationships with law firms by working collaboratively on recruitment projects and embracing cutting edge recruitment technology that allows us to access vital information faster and smarter.
Job Seekers - Find Law Jobs
Everyone has different career goals, so we tailor our service to suit each individual lawyer we work with and promise to be by your side every step of the way in your search for legal jobs. We'll support, guide and coach you through the entire job move process.
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We used Nick recently to help us with a difficult piece of recruitment. He took the time to come to meet me and took on board exactly what we were looking for. As a firm we rarely use recruiters so the process itself was new to me. Nick was helpful throughout and managed to find us somebody who we simply would not have found without his efforts. I would definitely recommend him to any law firm looking to recruit in the future.
Managing Director
Laura-Kate has worked on a number of roles for me from Junior Legal Secretaries to Senior Solicitors. Laura understands what we look for in a candidate and as such the candidates she puts forward are often offered the role. Laura is always professional, approachable and goes out of her way to make sure that, we as her client, receive an effective and efficient service. I would not hesitate to recommend Laura for any legal recruitment.
HR Manager
Joe doesn’t contact me unnecessary, but when he does get in touch it’s always worth a conversation. He is well connected with the calibre of real estate lawyers we like at Land Law, and he manages the recruitment process in a discreet and professional manner. I’m sure we’ll work together in the future.
Managing Partner
Having worked with Nick, Joe and the team at Thornton for a number of years now, I would be happy to recommend them. Their communication and understanding of the legal market is excellent. Nick is always very quick to understand my requirements and is always on hand to act as a sounding board. Great to work with you.
Corporate Partner
Joe and the team we’re excellent from start to finish. The quality of advice and assistance was first rate, with several interviews lined up at some great firms. Things are going really well at DAC Beachcroft, thanks for all your help! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Thornton Legal.
Real Estate Solicitor
When I decided it was time to make a move, I knew Thornton Legal would be the recruiters to talk to, and I was impressed that they quickly organised several interviews. The opportunity at Irwin Mitchell was the best fit and the one I eventually accepted. Their advice and support made the process a positive experience, and I’m delighted with the move I’ve made. Thornton Legal come highly recommended by me.
