About us
Here at Real Legal, we believe in redefining the standard approach to legal recruitment. Founded by our Managing Director and CEO, Larissa, an ex-Magic Circle lawyer with a passion for aligning talent with opportunity, we are committed to doing things differently.
Our Philosophy: Candidates Come First
In an industry where the focus often leans heavily on meeting firm quotas, we place our candidates at the heart of everything we do. We understand that finding the right legal position is about more than just matching a resume to a job description. It's about understanding the unique needs, aspirations, and values of each lawyer. We help our candidates identify not just the right role, but the right home for their career—even when they’re unsure of what that looks like.
Our Approach: Finding the Perfect Match
We’re proud to say that our method works. By prioritizing the long-term satisfaction of our candidates, we ensure that the firms we partner with are receiving professionals who are truly aligned with their culture and values. This means that instead of filling positions with candidates who might leave after a short tenure, we’re placing lawyers who are likely to stay and thrive. This leads to happier, more productive employees and significantly reduces the need for repeated recruitment, saving firms both time and money.
At Real Legal, we’re not just about filling roles—we’re about building lasting legal careers and creating enduring partnerships. With our deep industry insights and candidate-first approach, we’re transforming the legal recruitment landscape, one successful placement at a time.
Just some of our recent successes...
· Labor & Employment Service Partner, San Francisco, AmLaw100 Firm
· Data Privacy Counsel, San Francisco, AmLaw100Firm
· Labor & Employment Partner with a $3m Book,LA, AmLaw200 Firm
· Patent Prosecution Partner with a $3m Book,Washington DC, AmLaw200 Firm
· Litigation Junior Associate, London, Top 100 UKFirm
· Life Sciences IP Associate, London, Top 100 UK Firm
· Government Contracts Associate, New York, AmLaw100Firm
· Intellectual Property Partner with £2.5m Book,London, IP Boutique
· Real Estate Associate, New York, AmLaw200 Firm