Overview

• Real Legal Recruitment is co-owned by John Fowle and Larissa Rea, with 4 employees operating from City Road, London EC1V 2NX.
• John Fowle specializes in placing midlevel and senior associates in corporate law, finance, and commercial sectors across New York, Texas, Boston, and Chicago markets.
• Larissa Rea, an ex-Clifford Chance lawyer and award-winning headhunter, is recognized for executing meticulous, rapid recruitment searches for specialist legal roles.
• The agency focuses on building legal teams at all levels, from associates to partners, emphasizing lasting connections for law firms globally.
• Clients describe Larissa Rea as the ‘go-to for specialist recruitment needs,’ prioritizing candidates’ career goals with tenacious advocacy.

Specializations

• Corporate law recruitment for midlevel and senior associates in finance and commercial sectors
• International law placements with a focus on major U.S. markets including New York and Chicago
• Executive searches for senior legal associates and partner-level candidates
• Specialist recruitment for complex team moves and niche practice areas

Services & Approach

• Tailor-made recruitment solutions for global law firms across all practice areas
• Candidate-driven career alignment services with in-depth needs analysis
• Rapid executive searches for time-sensitive legal staffing requirements
• Strategic team-building services for associate-to-partner level placements