Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Legal Recruitment Services in Nottingham
Bygott Biggs has been a trusted partner in legal recruitment for over three decades, serving law firms and in-house legal teams across the UK. Our approach combines personal service with deep market knowledge, ensuring candidates and clients receive tailored support. We prioritise integrity, discretion, and long-term relationships, underpinned by a commitment to understanding individual career aspirations and organisational needs.With offices in Nottingham, Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds, our team leverages extensive industry connections to deliver results. Our consultancy services extend beyond recruitment, offering strategic advice on talent management and business growth. This experience positions us as leaders in the legal recruitment sector, trusted by professionals and firms alike.
Services
Legal Recruitment
Partner Placements
In-house Roles
Consultancy Services
Talent Management
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in legal recruitment.
- Our team prioritises personal service and market knowledge.
- We maintain long-standing relationships with key industry decision-makers.
- Our consultancy services extend to strategic talent management.
- We guarantee discretion and integrity in all client interactions.
What people say
Market knowledge
Personalised service
Successful placements
Discretion and integrity
Long-term relationships
Services
Legal Recruitment
Our legal recruitment services specialise in matching qualified professionals with law firms and in-house teams. We focus on understanding individual career goals and organisational needs to ensure long-term success. With over 30 years of industry expertise, we provide candidates with market insights and clients with access to top-tier talent across the UK.
Partner Placements
Partner placements require discretion and strategic insight, which we deliver through our extensive network of law firm leaders. We advise on market trends, remuneration, and firm culture to ensure seamless transitions. Our track record includes successful placements for managing partners, legal directors, and senior practitioners seeking new opportunities.
In-house Roles
We specialise in recruiting legal professionals for in-house positions across sectors like finance, construction, and energy. Our services include identifying general counsel, legal counsel, and compliance officers who align with organisational objectives. We work closely with both candidates and employers to ensure cultural and professional fit.
Consultancy Services
Beyond recruitment, we offer consultancy on business strategy, succession planning, and mergers. Our team provides actionable insights based on decades of industry experience, helping firms navigate challenges like partnership transitions and talent retention. This service is tailored to law firms seeking sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Talent Management
Our talent management services focus on attracting and retaining top legal professionals. We advise firms on competitive salary structures, career development pathways, and workplace culture improvements. By understanding candidate motivations, we help organisations build teams that drive long-term success and client satisfaction.
People
Jane Biggs
Founder
Jane Biggs founded Bygott Biggs over 30 years ago, establishing a reputation for discretion and market expertise. Her leadership has driven the firm's growth while maintaining a personal approach to client and candidate relationships.
David Mayfield
Director
David Mayfield has been with Bygott Biggs for 20 years, specialising in legal recruitment and strategic consultancy. His expertise in partnership transitions and talent acquisition has made him a trusted advisor to law firms nationwide.
Richard Betts
Associate Director
Richard Betts leads recruitment initiatives in the West Midlands, combining local market knowledge with national industry connections. His focus on candidate development and client satisfaction has strengthened the firm's regional presence.
Catherine Boyle
Director in The North
Catherine Boyle oversees operations in Yorkshire, bringing over 15 years of legal recruitment experience. Her proactive approach to identifying talent and advising firms has expanded the company's northern footprint.
Darren Thacker
Client Representative
Darren Thacker, a patent and trademark attorney, collaborates with Bygott Biggs to source specialised legal professionals. His industry insights ensure candidates meet the unique demands of intellectual property law firms.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with offices in Nottingham, Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds, serving law firms and in-house teams across the UK.
How do you support candidates?
We offer career planning, CV preparation, interview coaching, and insights into market trends to help candidates achieve their professional goals.
What types of roles do you fill?
We specialise in NQs, solicitors, partners, in-house legal roles, and consultancy services for law firms and corporate legal departments.
How do you ensure confidentiality?
We maintain strict discretion in all interactions, ensuring sensitive information about candidates and clients remains protected throughout the recruitment process.
Can you assist with strategic planning?
Yes, our consultancy services include business strategy, succession planning, mergers, and talent management tailored to the legal profession's unique needs.
