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C&I In-house Lawyer	I was very pleased with the Hays in-house recruitment team. They were pro-active, efficient and discrete, with access to many of the best employers.
B&F In-house Lawyer	Thank you for helping me secure my new role. I was particularly impressed by your knowledge of the client, their culture and key players within their organisation and will definitely recommend you.
Anon	At a very important and sensitive time Hays was able to offer much appreciated advice and guidance.
Manchester Law Firm Lawyer	My dedicated consultant knows her stuff and is very well connected. She is clearly well thought of throughout the legal community, and crucially, by the partners making recruitment decisions. She was always readily available whenever needed and guided me through the whole process. I would certainly recommend her to my friends.
Law Firm Lawyer	Hays Legal, Manchester, was invaluable to me in securing my role. My consultant updated me daily on her progress, giving me the confidence that I was working with someone committed to the search on my behalf. Due to her dedicated and professional approach, I recommended her to a friend, who has since secured a role via Hays Legal.
Anon	I was more than satisfied with the services offered to me by the staff at Hays. Professional, friendly and communicative are words that easily spring to mind. I felt that as a recruitment agency, I could be in no better hands.
Manchester Law Firm Lawyer	We have used your specialist consultant to assist with our recruitment needs over the last few years and have been delighted with the very efficient and professional manner in which she has helped us, finding us a number of excellent recruits who have prospered in the firm. Her clear understanding of our needs and of the culture of the firm has been invaluable.
Manchester Law Firm Lawyer	The service provided far exceeded my expectations. I was very impressed with the friendly and personable approach. At our initial meeting we discussed my requirements at length and within a matter of days had arranged interviews with the firms we had selected. She offered mock interviews before each one and I found her advice extremely beneficial and constructive. I was impressed by Saika's knowledge of the market and her focus on identifying the right firm for me.
B&F In-house Lawyer	I found the Hays in-house legal team to be very professional. The level of contact was superb and they presented me with appropriate roles and honest accompanying advice. My warm thanks goes to the team for all their efforts.
Leeds Law Firm Lawyer	The service was very professional. I was given great advice on preparing my CV and my consultant discussed each post with me before sending out my CV. I was kept informed on a regular basis and was given good advice prior to interview.
Leeds Law Firm Lawyer	The service was excellent. I was kept informed of every post that suited my criteria and my CV was only sent out to those firms I had prior approval of. Whilst the decision to accept the post I finally accepted was entirely mine, I was also given objective support in arriving at the said decision.
Birmingham Law Firm Lawyer	My unconventional career path meant that I came across many agencies that were unwilling to put me forward for the positions I wanted. However Hays Legal, Birmingham was able to see how my experience gave me the potential to excel in the roles that I was looking for. The fact that she was able to arrange three interviews, which lead to two offers, all within one month is testament to the outstanding service that was provided.
London Law Firms Lawyer	From the minute I got in touch with Hays I knew I had made the right decision. My dedicated consultant was knowledgeable about the market I work in and gave me invaluable advice and guidance at every stage of the process. It was my first move as a qualified solicitor so her attention to detail was very much appreciated.
London Law Firms Lawyer	I found my recruiting experience with Hays Legal to be exceptional. By far, this has been the best recruiter that I have dealt with to date for several reasons, including the professional approach, attention to detail and knowledge of the market. As a Canadian relocating to London, I found the honesty and advice to be invaluable. My experience with Hays staff has been first class and I have no hesitation in recommending you to others.
Anon	I wanted someone professional, straight-down-the-line, decent, someone who would balance the competing interests of being a recruitment consultant well enough to bat for me too, but still be affable with it all. The Hays Legal consultant was perfect for all the above. I'd use her again, and I'd recommend her to my friends.
B&F In-house Lawyer	Hays Legal were able to source a wide variety of opportunities and are well-positioned in the market to gain access to leading law firms and financial institutions. The whole recruitment process from start to finish was managed effectively with the aim of putting you in a position to secure your desired role ahead of the competition.
Manchester Law Firm Lawyer	The Hays Legal consultant has an in depth knowledge of the market together with an extensive network of contacts within many law firms. I was very impressed with the speed at which she was able to set up interviews with the some of the major firms in Manchester following my initial instruction. I really feel that she helped me reach the right decision when I had multiple offers. I did not feel any pressure to come to a decision. Overall a highly professional and excellent service.
Manchester Law Firm Lawyer	When approaching the end of my training contract I made the decision that I wanted to move to a bigger firm. My consultant arranged a number of interviews with well renowned firms and the advice and support I received gave me the confidence to perform well in my interviews. I have already recommended a number of friends to this consultant all of whom have been equally impressed with her friendly a professional manner.
LawFirm Lawyer	Once I decided towards the end of my training contract that I wanted to explore what opportunities there were in the NQ market, I got in contact with your consultant based on a friend's recommendation. From the start, I found she took the time to listen to my requirements and following careful analysis and discussion with myself, I found that she was always realistic in her suggestions, comments, and timescales. She is undoubtedly a class act in her field.
Law Firms Lawyer	Hays Legal was invaluable to me in securing my new role. My consultant was tenacious in his search on my behalf and kept me informed at every stage.
Manchester Law Firms Lawyer	As I approached the end of my training contract, I made the difficult decision to leave the firm that I had trained with in order to relocate from Yorkshire to Manchester. I feel extremely lucky to have been placed as one of your consultant's candidates. Charlotte clearly had extremely good relationships with all levels of staff within the law firms I interviewed with. She was also very helpful in advising me in the way to prepare for these interviews. I would have no hesitation in recommending Charlotte to friends and colleagues seeking qualified legal positions - in fact I already have!
Anon	Hays did an excellent job helping me move from commercial to media law. The range of firms they have connections to was very impressive, and your consultant gave time and attention to help my search. I would be very happy to recommend them.
Law Firms Lawyer	I am extremely impressed by all the assistance Hays Legal have given me in my recent search for a new position. We started with a face-to-face meeting to discuss matters. Some agencies seem to regard this as too time consuming but it is crucial to the whole process. The consultants listened very carefully to everything I said, gave practical advice and as a result we agreed a focused strategy. I felt I could ring them at any time and knew that they would deal with issues promptly and efficiently.
Law Firms Lawyer	Hays Legal provided a friendly and professional service. I always received prompted answers to my questions and I felt as if they were holding my hand throughout the process. They also conducted a fair negotiation of the salary and benefit package. Highly recommended!
Birmingham Law Firms Lawyer	When approaching the end of my training contract, I made the decision that I wanted to move back to Birmingham. I was put in touch with the Birmingham office of Hays Legal. I was highly impressed with your consultant's knowledge of the major corporate law firms in Birmingham and the surrounding locality. I was most impressed with her ability to keep my criteria on the type of firm I wanted to join in mind when considering me for vacancies and as a result there was a more focused approach to the search.
Law Firms Lawyer	The Birmingham office in general made me feel very supported and valued, which I found helpful in what is a difficult and challenging time. I was always put forward for relevant and interesting roles with good quality firms and my consultant always worked hard to support all my applications and get me quick feedback from my interviewers. Most importantly, she always seemed to try and find a role that would suit me, and was not simply looking to put me forward anywhere, like some recruitment consultants. Accordingly, I would thoroughly recommend Hays Legal not just for the excellent roles they make available, but also for their endless time, support and friendly approach.
Law Firms Lawyer	Hays found me my first job as a newly qualified solicitor in the UK following my move from Italy to the UK. She truly understood my CV and used lateral thinking in placing me as a QLTT candidate. She was able to read between the lines and fully appreciated how I would fit in an English corporate firm. As well as being receptive of my needs she assisted me throughout the selection procedure. She had a vital role in my placement.
Law Firms Lawyer	Having qualified and then gained a couple of years post-qualified experience with my previous firm, I decided to consider a move to a city centre practice to enable me to specialise in my areas of interest. I approached Hays Legal and another consultant in the city. I found quite a difference in approach. I found her approach extremely professional and methodical. I was kept informed about vacancies and was pleasantly surprised by the in-depth knowledge about the employer's requirements.
C&I In-house Lawyer	I was very pleased with the Hays in-house recruitment team. They were pro-active, efficient and discreet, with access to many of the best employers.
Law Firms Lawyer	Hays Legal responded quickly to my (many!) queries and went out of her way to ensure I was at ease and was being put forward for jobs suitable for my experience. My consultant was fantastic in negotiating the terms of my current position. I am now in the second month of my new job and it is everything I hoped it would be.
Anon	I just wanted to say a big Thank-You for all your support and help with finding me an in-house position. You made the process so smooth, and I really appreciated the way you always called me back so promptly to let me know what was going on/what the interviewers thought etc.
C&I In-house Lawyer	I also wanted to say thank you and the team at Hays Legal who were great in making sure that I was alerted to different in house roles with corporates while I was looking for a new job. The Hays Legal team was always encouraging and helpful and stayed in constant contact. This was much appreciated.
New Zealand Law Firms Lawyer	I just want to take the opportunity to thank you for your assistance with helping me find a position here in New Zealand. The expertise you both provided was spot on and made the application process pain free and as straightforward as it could possibly be. In the services sector that we work in I understand the importance of good client care.
Lawyer	Having been faced with task of filling our Investment Manager role within Scottish Enterprise Investments team, we approached Hays Legal to manage the process on our behalf. This type of role is invariably difficult to fill but Hays Legal managed our expectations very well from the start and did not send us a succession of inappropriate CVs, which is the norm for awkward vacancies. Overall we received a first class service from Hays Legal and we successfully recruited a quality legal professional who will offer considerable value and expertise to our team. We would have no hesitation in working with Hays Legal again in the future and a big thanks to our dedicated consultant and her team for all their help.
Manchester Lawyer	Once I had decided to explore the NQ market in the final seat of my training contract, a friend recommended I speak to one of your consultants at Hays Legal. She is clearly well thought of throughout the legal community in Manchester, and crucially, by the partners making recruitment decisions. Consequently, I secured exactly the position I was looking for at a top international practice and would recommend her to my friends.
Anon	The legal recruitment team at Hays are simply outstanding. They added immeasurable value to my applications, and were always supportive and willing to offer practical advice. I fully intend to recommend them to my friends.
In-house Lawyer	I have been extremely impressed by your service. I found you approachable and professional but most importantly for me, that you did what you said you would within the timescales you indicated and kept me fully informed at all times. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services.
In-house Lawyer	Hays were most efficient in providing me with information about the job and the organisation, making all the arrangements for interviews, and in providing follow-up and feedback afterwards. I greatly appreciated their very pleasant and approachable manner, as well as sympathy and understanding for some difficult personal circumstances I was experiencing at the time.

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"The trainees found Stephen to be open, honest and friendly. They found the guidance he gave to be very useful, particularly that he was able to provide advice on the different areas that they wanted to specialise in. Stephen is very approachable as demonstrated by him staying behind at the end of the session to answer questions from individuals. After the session all the trainees felt they were better equipped to tackle the job search"
I was impressed with the helpful and pragmatic approach taken by each member of the team. I was also pleasantly surprised compared to other recruitment consultants with the speed of responses and genuine interest taken in finding a role that was right for me, particularly as I was making the switch from external adviser to in-house.
I contacted a number of recruitment consultants when looking to fill a recent role. Whilst they all managed to send a number of CVs through it was clear that Hays had given the vacancy and the requirements to fill it some serious thought such that their CVs were much more relevant and far less time was wasted trawling through inappropriate applications. It was no surprise to me that my eventual recruit came through from Hays and both I and my recruit were delighted with Hays' involvement in the process.
I have always found Hays Legal to be very professional and knowledgeable about the market. The consultants are responsive and diligent and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to friends and colleagues. All in all, a great service.
But I just wanted to confirm that when you helped me recruit my assistant secretary earlier this year I found you and your team to be very efficient in submitting a good pool of CV and helpful and knowledgeable in identifying the best individuals for interview and prompt at organising interviews. Most importantly we really appreciated your insight and advice when faced with the crucial decision between the final 2 candidates.
I would like to thank the Hays team for their pro-active support in finding a suitable candidate to fill a position in our legal department. This was achieved with a minimum of fuss and without inundating us with unsuitable CVs. Again many thanks.

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