In-House Legal Recruitment for Tech Companies
At Found Legal, we specialise in connecting top-tier legal professionals with technology companies across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. We focus exclusively on in-house legal recruitment for tech companies, helping organisations build exceptional legal teams and empowering lawyers to find in-house roles in tech that match their skills and ambitions.
The tech industry is rapidly evolving, creating a greater demand for specialised legal professionals who understand the complexities of technology, intellectual property, data protection, and compliance issues.
Our approach is not just about filling positions; it’s about comprehending the strategic needs of each in-house legal team. We engage with clients to develop a deep understanding of their hiring goals and culture, ensuring that we find candidates who are not only qualified but also a great fit for the team.
In pursuing our mission, we keep abreast of trends and changes in the tech landscape, allowing us to provide insights that are valuable to our clients. Whether it’s navigating new regulations or adapting to shifts in the market, we ensure our clients are equipped with the right legal talent to meet challenges head-on.
Who We Are
Founded by Mila Read, a recruiter with two decades of experience, Found Legal has quickly become a trusted partner for tech companies looking to hire in-house legal talent. Our team understands the unique challenges of the tech industry and works closely with clients and candidates to ensure the perfect fit.
Our extensive experience in the tech sector helps us identify the key competencies and skills needed for various roles. For instance, a Legal Counsel focusing on supporting a sales team will require different expertise compared to a General Counsel overseeing commercial, corporate, compliance and regulatory matters. At Found Legal we work in close partnership with our clients to tailor our search to each specific role.
Our Mission
Our mission is to transform in-house legal recruitment for technology companies. We aim to deliver tailored, efficient, and professional recruitment services that help in-house legal teams in tech grow, thrive, and succeed.
What We Do
We specialise in placing legal professionals across a range of roles within technology companies, including:
- Legal Counsel
- Senior Legal Counsel
- Head of Legal / Legal Director
- Deputy, Associate or Assistant General Counsel
- General Counsel
- Chief Legal Officer
Our clients range from innovative startups and SMEs to Fortune 100 tech companies. With a network of over 20,000 tech lawyers and 75,000+ company followers on LinkedIn, we have access to some of the most sought-after in-house legal talent in the industry.
Why Choose Found Legal
The recruitment process is not just about the candidates we present; it’s about the service we deliver to our clients. By maintaining an open line of communication, we ensure that both parties are aligned throughout the hiring process, which significantly increases the chances of a successful hire.
- Specialised Expertise
We focus exclusively on legal recruitment for tech companies, providing unmatched insight into the sector. - Extensive Network
Access to both active and passive legal candidates across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East with 20,000 lawyers working for tech companies in our direct network. - Proven Track Record
Over the last decade, we successfully recruited:
— 16 in-house lawyers for a Fortune 100 tech company across EMEA with a 92% retention rate after three years.
— 11 in-house lawyers for a Fortune 500 IT Services and Outsourcing company across the UK and Europe with a 95% retention rate after three years
— 12 in-house lawyers for a listed European Software company across Continental Europe
— A significant number of in-house Legal Counsel, Head of Legal and General Counsel professionals for technology and software start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs (small and medium sized companies) across the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and the UAE. - Comprehensive Recruitment Services
We provide flexible recruitment solutions ensuring we can meet the unique needs of every client:
— Contingency recruitment: you pay once the candidate has started in their role
— Executive search: confidential and targeted search for senior in-house legal roles (General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer level positions)
— Flexible legal support (interim recruitment): we quickly provide skilled lawyers to fill your role on a temporary or project basis.