We connect in-house teams with the best legal talent

Jennifer Williams of Williams Legal Recruitment.

Williams Legal Recruitment Limited is New Zealand’s only recruitment agency dedicated exclusively to in-house legal roles.

Founded in 2003 by former lawyer, Jennifer Williams, our specialised knowledge of New Zealand’s in-house legal market is comprehensive and unrivalled. We are privileged to work alongside many of the country’s leading in-house teams and lawyers, maintaining long-term relationships that reflect our commitment to professional integrity and confidentiality.

We understand that the recommendations we make and the services we provide can have a significant impact on the success of our clients and the careers of our candidates. We take these responsibilities seriously – and personally.

With over two decades of specialised expertise, we understand New Zealand’s in-house legal market inside out and connect high performing legal teams with the best talent in the market. It’s what we’ve always done, and it’s what we do best.

In-house roles

We have extensive experience recruiting in-house legal professionals at all levels, across a wide range of industry sectors. Our placements span strategic, leadership, and operational roles, including:

• General Counsel

• Head of Legal

• Chief Legal Advisor

• Chief Legal Officer

• Associate General Counsel

• Legal Manager

• Company Secretary

• Senior Legal Counsel

• Senior Legal Advisor

• Legal Counsel

• Legal Advisor

• Corporate Counsel

• Compliance Manager

• Compliance Officer

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