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Who We Are
We are HarKaye Core Talent, a global legal recruitment agency and consultancy working with law firms and in-house legal teams across the UK and internationally.
We specialise in legal, corporate, and tax recruitment, supporting organisations at all stages of growth — from targeted senior hires to building entire teams. Our approach is hands-on, commercially focused, and rooted in a deep understanding of the legal market.
Alongside recruitment, we advise on HR operations, workforce planning, and hiring strategy, helping organisations improve efficiency, structure, and long-term talent outcomes. We work as a true partner, taking the time to understand our clients’ businesses, cultures, and objectives so we can deliver practical, tailored solutions.
Our focus is simple: helping organisations hire well, build strong teams, and put the right foundations in place to support sustainable growth.
Core Values
At HarKaye Core Talent, our name reflects our commitment to a set of foundational values that guide our work.
These CORE values define who we are and how we deliver success.
C – Collaboration
We believe great outcomes are achieved together.
By fostering open communication and strong partnerships, we create meaningful connections with clients, candidates, and teams.
O – Opportunity
At the heart of everything we do is creating opportunities.
We connect top-tier talent with world-class organisations, opening doors to career-defining roles and business success.
R – Results-Driven
Our focus is on delivering measurable results.
From strategic recruitment to impactful HR consultancy, we are committed to outcomes that align with your goals.
E – Excellence
Excellence is our standard.
We strive for the highest quality in every service we offer, ensuring long-term success for our clients and candidates.
Our Services
Embedded Service Partner (ESP)
Our Embedded Service Partner model delivers a fully integrated legal talent acquisition solution, operating as an extension of your internal HR or Talent team.
We provide:
- End-to-end ownership of the legal recruitment lifecycle
- Market mapping and competitor intelligence
- Proactive sourcing of Associates through to Partner and senior in-house roles
- Employer branding and recruitment marketing aligned to the legal market
- Workforce planning, reporting, and hiring insights
This model offers predictable costs, improved hiring quality, and stronger retention for firms with ongoing or high-volume legal hiring needs.
Contingency Legal Recruitment
We offer a targeted contingency service for confidential, senior, or specialist legal hires.
This approach is best suited for:
- Niche or hard-to-fill legal roles
- One-off or urgent vacancies
- Discreet Partner and senior in-house appointments
Our deep market knowledge and established legal networks ensure speed, precision, and discretion.
Project-Based Legal Talent Support
For time-bound or strategic initiatives, we deliver project-based recruitment and consultancy support, including:
Outplacement Support
Structured outplacement services for legal professionals during change or restructure, including career guidance, CV support, and interview preparation.
Hiring Manager Training
Practical training for Partners, General Counsel, and hiring managers focused on legal interviewing, assessment, market insight, and improving hiring decisions.
Our Approach
Across all models, our focus is simple:
to deliver high-quality legal talent, strengthen hiring processes, and support sustainable growth for law firms and in-house legal teams.