FiveTen Group

Laurence Simons is a global executive legal search firm founded in 1988 with a mission to enrich the careers of senior legal professionals worldwide. The company specialises in executive legal search, providing bespoke recruitment solutions for in-house legal teams and private practice placements. With experienced search consultants based across seven offices globally, Laurence Simons has successfully placed over 3,200 senior legal and compliance professionals for 750+ clients, including 50+ General Counsel placements and 400+ senior legal and compliance placements within Life Sciences. The firm was established as a direct response to the one-size-fits-all approach that was failing the executive legal search market, and their consultants bring first-hand knowledge and experience with the specific requirements of the roles they place.

Laurence Simons specialises in legal and compliance recruitment across multiple sectors. The company has particular expertise in placing senior legal talent within Life Sciences, healthcare, biotech, and multinational corporations. Their consultants understand the nuanced requirements of in-house legal departments, private practice teams, and compliance functions, working with clients to build global legal teams tailored to their unique business needs. The firm's approach combines deep market knowledge with personality profiling tools such as Lumina Spark to ensure superior candidate matching and cultural fit.

The company operates across seven international offices, serving clients in 62 countries with local market expertise and global reach. Headquartered in London, Laurence Simons is trusted by Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 organisations for their transparency, reliability, and proactive partnership approach. Clients choose Laurence Simons for their exceptional knowledge of the international legal market, extensive professional networks, and commitment to understanding each client's unique business requirements and challenges. The firm offers no-obligation 30-minute consultations with expert global search consultants to discuss specific placement needs and market insights.