In-House legal recruitment
Building High-Performing In-House Legal Teams
We recruit In-House legal professionals for organisations across Australia, London, the USA, the Middle East and beyond, supporting clients from high-growth scale-ups to multinationals, government bodies, private and listed companies.
We hire across all levels of seniority, including Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, General Counsel, Company Secretary and Governance, Legal Operations and Contract Management, as well as specialist positions spanning regulatory, employment, privacy and disputes.
Our consultants understand how in-house legal teams operate, from navigating commercial pressures and cross-functional demands to finding lawyers who combine technical accuracy with clear, practical judgement. We support businesses at every stage of their journey, from making a first in-house legal hire to building and scaling regional teams across multiple markets.
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Looking to hire an in-house lawyer?
Beacon Legal is a leading specialist legal recruitment firm for placing In-House Lawyers.
Our team has an unrivalled track record placing Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, General Counsel and all internal legal roles.
Contact one of our team today to discuss your hiring needs.
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We work closely with legal teams to understand the pressures they face and the type of lawyers who will thrive. Organisations trust us because we:
- Take a practical, commercial approach
- Understand how in-house teams are structured, report and operate
- Provide honest advice throughout the process
- Present only aligned, well-qualified candidates
- Represent your brand accurately and professionally
Whether it’s a key strategic hire or long-term workforce planning, we act as a genuine partner to your legal function.
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Your In-House Experts
Jonathan Berry
Director - In-House, Middle EastJonathan is Director and Head of Beacon Legal Middle East, a qualified lawyer turned recruiter who specialises in building in-house legal teams across the Gulf region.
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Insiyah Adamjee
Principal ConsultantInsiyah Adamjee is a Principal Consultant specialising in in-house legal, compliance and governance roles across the Middle East. An Australian-qualified lawyer, Insiyah has over nine years’ experience advising organisations and legal professionals across the region.
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Alex Gotch
DirectorAlex Gotch is the Director of Beacon Legal who specialises in international legal recruitment across Australia, London, the United States, Asia, the Middle East and key offshore markets.
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Trusted by legal professionals
across the globe
Insiyah played a lead role in securing a fantastic position for me in the Middle East. It was a pleasure working with her — extremely proactive, responsive, and helpful throughout. She provided consistent support at every stage and made the entire process smooth and straightforward from start to finish.
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
OIL & GAS
Jonathan is one of the best in the Middle East market, and it shows when you work with him. He is highly knowledgeable on senior hiring trends and has been a valuable sounding board. I found him insightful, professional, and someone I would recommend without reservation to others.
GENERAL COUNSEL
OIL & GAS
Insiyah was a tremendous support in my last career move. She has a strong understanding of the UAE market and guided me through both the interview and onboarding processes seamlessly. I found her professional, responsive, and easy to work with, and would highly recommend working with her.
SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL
ENERGY
Frequently asked questions
We start by understanding your operating environment - your stakeholders, risk appetite, industry and team culture - then tailor the search around what success actually looks like inside your business.
We recruit across financial services, technology, energy, construction, government, FMCG, healthcare, professional services and more. If your organisation has a legal function, we can support it.
Yes - many companies come to us for their first Legal Counsel. We advise on structure, seniority, salary, scope and expectations to set the role (and your new hire) up for success.
Absolutely. Many in-house searches - particularly GC and senior leadership roles - require discretion. We run a targeted, confidential process from start to finish. We also have an Executive Search function.