Hia Legal

HIA Legal is a boutique legal recruitment agency established in 2016 by an ex-Magic Circle Senior Banking and Finance Lawyer and seasoned recruiters. The company has built a strong reputation for ethical, transparent, and results-driven recruitment, partnering with the majority of top-tier City, Magic Circle, and AM200 law firms, alongside leading US law firms and select in-house clients. HIA Legal combines over 10 years of specialist market experience with a sophisticated AI-powered platform that tracks Big Law, associate, and partner movements in real time, delivering sharp, predictive intelligence and placements with complete integrity.

HIA Legal specialises in legal market intelligence, associate recruitment from NQ level through to Senior Associate and Counsel, partner search and selection, in-house legal team recruitment within financial institutions and corporates, and international legal placements. The company's team includes recruiters with direct experience working within financial institutions and those who have previously lived and worked in various countries, including the Middle East, US, and UK. This multijurisdictional expertise enables HIA Legal to provide comprehensive support and advice to candidates looking to move into different jurisdictions.

Operating from offices in London and New York, HIA Legal serves clients across the United Kingdom and United States. The company prides itself on delivering a personal, family-style approach to every lawyer, treating each candidate and client with the care and attention of a trusted advisor. HIA Legal's combination of sophisticated technology, deep market knowledge, and genuine commitment to long-term success distinguishes it from competitors, offering clients expert recruitment support and the latest top-tier legal market intelligence.