Atticus Legal Recruitment for Middle East & Asia Pacific

Advance Your Legal
Career
With The Right Opportunities

Whether you’re a newly qualified solicitor, an experienced partner, or part of a legal support team, we’re here to guide your next move and connect you with roles that fit your ambitions.

Advance Your Legal
Career
With The Right Opportunities

Whether you’re a newly qualified solicitor, an experienced partner, or part of a legal support team, we’re here to guide your next move and connect you with roles that fit your ambitions.

Welcome

Atticus Legal Recruitment

Atticus Legal was founded on the core values of trust, integrity, professionalism, and partnership. We are a specialist recruitment firm dedicated to delivering exceptional talent solutions to leading international law firms across the Middle East, Asia, and with our affiliates across the globe.

With deep expertise in the legal market, we work closely with our clients to understand their strategic hiring needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions. As an independent firm led by founding Director Sandra Godbold, our focus is on long-term success, market excellence, and service delivery of the highest standard.

We recruit across all levels of legal professionals—from newly qualified lawyers to senior partners—as well as paralegals and legal support roles. In addition, we have a strong track record in placing key business services professionals, including finance directors, human resources leaders, marketing specialists, legal secretaries, and other critical non-fee-earning positions that support firm performance.

Our mission is simple: to connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities, strengthening the future of the legal profession across the markets we serve.

How We Work

Built on Trust, Driven by Expertise

Our recruitment approach is rooted in trust and guided by market expertise. We work in partnership with our clients, using a strategic search methodology to identify and secure the right talent—not just for immediate needs, but for long-term growth.

We conduct detailed market mapping, engage directly with high-calibre professionals, and provide tailored recommendations backed by insight and discretion. Every placement is carefully managed, ensuring a seamless and professional experience from start to finish.

We Follow Two Proven Methodologies

Database Research

With our continuously growing database, we can quickly identify and present qualified candidates that match your requirements. Our streamlined process ensures efficiency without compromising on quality. All fees are success-based, giving you confidence that we’re fully committed to finding the right fit.

Advertised Selection

We take a thorough retained approach to recruitment, from drafting targeted advertisements to refining job specifications and providing market insights. Our focus is on delivering the right candidate efficiently, ensuring lasting partnerships with every successful placement.

More than 25 years in the industry.

Helping law firms and lawyers thrive across the Middle East and Asia, with our affiliates worldwide.

Our Core Values Define us

Trust

Trust is the foundation of every successful business relationship. It shapes how we communicate, collaborate, and deliver results. At Atticus Legal, we place trust at the centre of everything we do, ensuring transparency, integrity, and lasting partnerships with our clients and candidates.

Integrity

Your satisfaction and the quality of our service are our highest priorities. We focus on building genuine relationships and delivering lasting results that reflect our commitment to excellence. At Atticus Legal, we value long-term partnerships over short-term profit, ensuring every experience exceeds expectations.

Honesty

We provide clear, concise, and impartial advice to both clients and candidates. Our goal is to guide every decision with honesty, professionalism, and insight. At Atticus Legal, we ensure that our advice empowers you to make confident choices and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Partnership

We view all our clients and candidates as partners.
Our aim is to represent you effectively and efficiently to the highest standards at all times. This leads to lasting and mutually beneficial business relationships, a key to success for any business.

Our Core Values Define us

Partnership

We view all our clients and candidates as partners.
Our aim is to represent you effectively and efficiently to the highest standards at all times. This leads to lasting and mutually beneficial business relationships, a key to success for any business.

Honesty

We provide clear, concise, and impartial advice to both clients and candidates. Our goal is to guide every decision with honesty, professionalism, and insight. At Atticus Legal, we ensure that our advice empowers you to make confident choices and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Integrity

Your satisfaction and the quality of our service are our highest priorities. We focus on building genuine relationships and delivering lasting results that reflect our commitment to excellence. At Atticus Legal, we value long-term partnerships over short-term profit, ensuring every experience exceeds expectations.

Trust

Trust is the foundation of every successful business relationship. It shapes how we communicate, collaborate, and deliver results. At Atticus Legal, we place trust at the centre of everything we do, ensuring transparency, integrity, and lasting partnerships with our clients and candidates.

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What Our Clients Say

Efficient, trustworthy, and professional — Atticus Legal understands the legal recruitment landscape like no one else. Highly recommended.

Benj T.

Talent Acquisition Manager

After months of searching, Atticus Legal helped me find a position that matched not just my skills but my values. They were patient, supportive, and genuinely cared about my success. I’m so grateful for their help and guidance.

David M.

Litigation Lawyer

Working with Sandra and the Atticus Legal team was such a smooth experience! They really listened to what I was looking for and gave me honest advice about my career options. Within weeks, I landed a role that’s a perfect fit. I couldn’t be happier!

Ravi Menon

In-House Counsel, Financial Services

Atticus Legal took the time to understand our firm’s culture and delivered candidates who fit perfectly, both professionally and personally. Their attention to detail and market insight are second to none.

Sarah Thompson

Partner, Harlow & Finch LLP

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