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VG Charles & Co
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Legal search & recruitment · Birmingham · London · Manchester

Specialist legal recruitment. Real relationships.

Supporting lawyers and law firms across the UK with expert recruitment, search and career advice.

lawyers advised
30,000+lawyers advised
years’ cumulative recruitment experience
85+years’ cumulative recruitment experience
of the Top 200 firms — interviews arranged with key decision makers
97%of the Top 200 firms — interviews arranged with key decision makers

We work in partnership with our clients and candidates ensuring we improve lives rather than simply changing them.

How can we help?

It's what we do and the way we do it.

For candidates

We don’t just find jobs. We build careers.

Whatever your reason for considering a new role…

Progression. Better work. An easier commute. Recognition. More money. Work/life balance. Relocation.

VG Charles & Co always works in your best interests to ensure that the position is the right one for you.

For law firms & employers

We don’t just fill vacancies. We build teams.

VG Charles & Co is a trusted supplier of the very best talent to firms throughout the UK and abroad and would welcome the chance to speak to you about your requirements.

Our people

People make the difference.

Our consultants don't just understand recruitment. They understand the legal market, the firms within it and the people who work in it.

Vacancies

Search for your next opportunity

View all 21 vacancies
  • EmploymentRef 12432

    Employment Associate / Senior Associate

    • North West
    • Associate
    • Negotiable

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Associate or Senior Associate to join an established employment law team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to advise…

    28 October 2026View role
  • Real EstateRef 12433

    Construction Disputes Associate

    • North West
    • Associate
    • Negotiable

    Manchester | 2+ Years’ PQE An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Projects and Construction Disputes Associate with at least 2 years’ PQE to join a highly regarded construction…

    28 October 2026View role
  • EmploymentRef 12435

    Employment Associate / Senior Associate

    • Yorkshire
    • Associate
    • Negotiable

    Leeds | 1–4 PQE (Associate) | 5+ PQE (Senior Associate) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Employment Associate or Senior Associate to join a growing employment law team…

    28 October 2026View role

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Testimonials

In their words

“Despite never actually meeting Andrew, his personable manner and professionalism made me feel comfortable in a scenario which I had not experienced previously. Andrew's understanding of the target firm and my career level allowed him to support the transaction from an informed position. I certainly owe Andrew a beer. Thank you.”
— on working with Andrew Jenkins
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