Owen Reed

Owen Reed is a boutique legal business support recruitment agency based in London, specialising in placing exceptional legal support professionals with the UK's most prestigious law firms, including Magic Circle, Silver Circle, and top international firms ranked among the UK's Top 50. The company offers more than job matching, delivering career partnerships that guide candidates through every stage of the recruitment process with expert support, from CV advice and interview preparation to final offer negotiation. With over fifteen years of experience on the cutting edge of legal support recruitment, Owen Reed combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to understanding each candidate's goals and helping them secure roles that align with their experience and aspirations.

Owen Reed specialises in a comprehensive range of legal support roles across multiple disciplines. The company's core recruitment divisions include Legal Secretaries, Document Production and Proofreaders, and Legal Business Support, with expertise spanning Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Remote Legal Support, Team Assistants and Team Leaders, Paralegals, Secretarial Service Managers, Presentation Experts, Temporary and Contract Support Staff, Human Resources, Facilities, Client Services, and Receptionists. Placements span diverse legal sectors including civil and corporate law, litigation, intellectual property, technology, and media, ensuring candidates are matched to roles within their areas of specialisation.

Operating exclusively from London, Owen Reed serves the entire UK legal market through partnerships with regional top law firms. The company has earned recognition as one of the top-rated legal recruitment agencies in London, built on a reputation for professionalism, knowledge, honesty, and genuine support. Clients choose Owen Reed for its unique Source and Screen recruitment model, which delivers refined shortlists of exceptional candidates whether for temporary placements at short notice, contract hires with quick turnaround, or permanent positions. The company also operates the Diversity Talent Platform, a modern cost-effective solution enabling law firms and support staff to connect directly, increasing direct hires and reducing traditional agency spend.