Built by Lawyers, For Lawyers
Marc Jones
Qualified Solicitor | Family Law Specialist | Legal Recruitment Expert
Marc's journey into legal recruitment wasn't planned—it was earned. After qualifying as a solicitor in 2008 and building a successful practice in Family Law, Marc discovered his true calling: helping other legal professionals navigate their careers while supporting law firms in building exceptional teams.
This dual perspective—understanding the pressures of private practice alongside the strategic needs of growing firms—gives One Legal Recruitment a distinct advantage. Marc doesn't just match CVs to job descriptions; he understands the unspoken elements that make a placement truly successful: firm culture, practice dynamics, career trajectories, and the nuanced expectations on both sides.
Nearly a decade in legal recruitment has allowed Marc to build a network that spans continents and practice areas. But more importantly, it's allowed him to develop an intuitive understanding of what candidates truly seek and what firms genuinely need—often things neither party explicitly articulates.
🎓 Qualified 2008
👔 Family Law Practice
🤝 Decade in Recruitment
🌍 Global Network
How We're Different
The Problem We Saw
Traditional legal recruitment felt transactional—agencies treating placements like commodities, candidates like inventory, and firms like ATMs. We knew there had to be a better way.
Our Solution
We built a practice founded on relationships, not transactions. Where success is measured not just in placements made, but in careers advanced and practices strengthened. Where discretion, insight, and genuine partnership replace hard sells and mass CV distributions.
Our Practice Areas
From Magic Circle to boutique, from NQ to equity partner. While we've built particular expertise in certain areas, our network spans the full spectrum of legal practice. If you're a talented lawyer or a firm seeking one, we can help.
Geographic Reach
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: City of London, Regional practices
🇺🇸 United States: New York, major markets
🌍 International: Cross-border opportunities
Practice Areas
Corporate & M&A • Litigation • Real Estate • Banking & Finance • Family Law • Employment • IP & Technology • Compliance
What Drives Us
The principles that guide every placement, every conversation, every relationship
Relationships First
Every successful placement begins with trust. We invest time in understanding not just what you need, but why you need it. Our candidates return to us throughout their careers. Our clients engage us again and again. That loyalty isn't accidental—it's earned through consistent delivery and genuine care.
Precision Over Volume
We don't believe in flooding firms with marginally relevant CVs or pushing candidates toward unsuitable roles. Our approach is surgical: understanding requirements deeply, screening rigorously, and presenting only candidates who genuinely fit. Quality over quantity, always.
Unwavering Integrity
Discretion isn't just a buzzword—it's fundamental to how we operate. Your conversations remain confidential. Your searches stay discreet. We provide honest counsel even when it costs us a placement, because trust once broken cannot be easily repaired.
Relentless Excellence
Good enough has never been our standard. We push to understand the nuances that others miss. We follow up when others have moved on. We celebrate our clients' successes as our own. Excellence isn't a goal—it's our baseline.
Our Process, Refined From first conversation to successful placement and beyond
Whether you're a candidate exploring opportunities or a firm seeking talent, we begin with deep conversation. What are your genuine aspirations? What does success look like? What have previous experiences taught you? We listen more than we talk.
Armed with understanding, we develop a tailored approach. For candidates, that might mean targeted introductions to specific practices. For firms, it could involve proactive searches within our network or strategic market mapping. Never one-size-fits-all.
This is where our network and expertise come into play. Discreet outreach. Careful vetting. Honest representation of both opportunities and candidates. We manage the process so you can focus on what matters.
Successful placement isn't the end—it's the beginning of an ongoing relationship. We check in. We stay connected. We're here for the next opportunity, the next challenge, the next chapter.
