A career with momentum, not a job with a ceiling.

We are Buchanan. A global legal search firm for private practice lawyers. We help lawyers and attorneys open the door to the careers they want, and we build the same kind of futures for the people who work here.

From your first day you are trusted with real responsibility, backed by best-in-class training and rewarded for the results you drive. Whether you are starting out as a graduate or scaling a desk across continents, this is a place built for people who want to keep climbing.

Officially recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Voted for by the people who matter most, our team.

Life at Buchanan

What’s it really like to work at Buchanan?

In one sentence – why Buchanan?
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In one sentence – Why Buchanan?
What made you choose Buchanan over anywhere else?
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In their words

The team tell it better than we ever could

What sets Buchanan apart is that everyone has the opportunity to make an impact. Good ideas are listened to, hard work is recognised, and success feels shared across the business. It is a place where high standards matter, but so do the people behind them.

Grace Palmer
Financial Controller

Buchanan has an exceptional culture and support system. The team is highly collaborative, with colleagues across different teams always approachable and willing to share their expertise. There is a genuine sense of teamwork across the business, which makes it an enjoyable and supportive place to work.

Jack Douglas-Smith
Associate

Buchanan gives you the opportunity to take ownership from day one. From building your own relationships with clients to having your opinions trusted and your input genuinely valued, you’re empowered to make an impact from the very start. They don’t just talk about supporting their people; they demonstrate it every day.

Wilfred Franks
Associate

Career progression

Real journeys, made here

There is no fixed timeline and no glass ceiling. These are real progression stories from people who started where you are now.

James Lavan
Executive Director
Joined 14th July 2014

I am the office lead for London. My role is to manage our different sales and support divisions to hit the businesses wider strategic aims.

  • Associate — July 2014
  • Senior Associate — June 2015
  • Associate Director — July 2016
  • Director — Feb 2021
  • Executive Director — October 2022

Gabby Delpozzo
Vice President, Legal Professional Services
Joined March 2024

I am the office lead for London. My role is to manage our different sales and support divisions to hit the businesses wider strategic aims.

  • Associate — July 2014
  • Senior Associate — June 2015
  • Associate Director — July 2016
  • Director — Feb 2021
  • Executive Director — October 2022

Connor Spicer
Vice President, U.S.A.
Joined October 5th, 2020

Currently managing 3 business units (Spicepod, Calvin’s Team, Miami Client Team). Responsible for driving the revenue across these three groups

  • Associate — July 2014
  • Senior Associate — June 2015
  • Associate Director — July 2016
  • Director — Feb 2021
  • Executive Director — October 2022

Our culture

Work hard, win together, never stand still

We are ambitious and collaborative in equal measure. The energy on the floor is real, and so is the camaraderie behind it.

Team socials & celebrations

Modern offices in three regions

Award nights

Training & development

Incentive trips

4.8/5

Glassdoor team rating

98%

Would recommend Buchanan as a place to work

3

Global regions & growing

26

Internal promotions in the last 12 months

Global opportunities

Your career, without borders

With teams across the US, UK & Europe and the Middle East, Buchanan offers opportunities to build a truly international career. Our people relocate, launch new desks and grow their careers across global markets.

  • Miami
  • New York
  • Washington D.C.
  • London
  • Dubai
  • EMEA expansion

Growth plans

We are scaling — fast

We’re investing in new regions, expanding our specialist practice areas and backing the people who will lead them. Join us now and play a meaningful role in shaping Buchanan’s next chapter.

3 x
Headcount in 3 years
4
New desks planned
13years
Of building and growing

Learning, development & rewards

We invest in you from day one

Structured training, clear progression pathways and rewards that actually mean something. Here is what you can expect.

Mentoring that sticks

Every new joiner is paired with a senior mentor who is invested in your success, not just your numbers.

Clear progression pathways

Transparent promotion criteria from Consultant to Director. You always know exactly what the next step takes.

Incentives & rewards

Generous, uncapped bonuses, lunch clubs, weekend getaways and annual incentive trips for top performers.

Mentoring that sticks

Every new joiner is paired with a senior mentor who is invested in your success, not just your numbers.

Fast-track leadership

High performers are identified early and supported into team-lead and management roles ahead of the curve.

Wellbeing & balance

Workplace pension, hybrid working, enhanced leave and a culture that knows progress is a marathon, not a sprint.

Team insights

Straight from the floor

Joining Buchanan has given me the opportunity to build my own business while being surrounded by a supportive and collaborative team. The culture strikes the perfect balance between autonomy and support. You have the freedom to take ownership of your work, develop your own approach, and grow your desk, while always knowing your colleagues are there to share ideas, celebrate successes, and help each other succeed. One of the things I value most is that achievements are genuinely recognized and celebrated across the business, creating an environment where everyone wants to see each other do well. It’s an ambitious, entrepreneurial culture that makes coming to work every day genuinely enjoyable!

Charlie Garnett
Executive Associate

Buchanan welcomed me with open arms back in 2022, and I’ve genuinely never looked back.
As I approach my four-year anniversary on August 1, I can honestly say it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made. The opportunities I’ve had here have helped me build a great life for my two children and me, and for that I’ll always be incredibly grateful.
I’ve been fortunate to work alongside some of the best legal recruiters in the industry, who’ve challenged and supported me every step of the way. Buchanan has also given me the trust and freedom to build my own team, develop my own approach, and create a culture that’s become a second family.
I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together so far, and I’m excited for what’s still to come.

Jon Howard
Principal Associate

Buchanan Law represents one of the best first jobs I could have asked for. The community and environment that has been created is both collaborative and cutting edge in the recruitment field.
What I really like about Buchanan is that whilst competitive, mentorship is at the core of everything we do.
Buchanan has opened doors for me that I didn’t think a first job could. The rewards that come along with doing well are unmatched.
The development structure works smoothly with performance rewarded rather than time served – meritocracy at its finest.

Ted Sarginson-Bloom
Executive Associate

Current opportunities

Internal roles open now

A snapshot of the roles we are hiring for across our regions. New positions are added regularly.

Legal Recruitment

Associate – Legal Search

We’re a leading executive search and recruitment firm specialising in the legal sector, partnering with top law firms across the United States. Due to continued growth, we’re looking for an ambitious, entry-level Associate to join our Miami office.

Brickell, Miami, FL Full Time Legal
View job Published June 9, 2026
Legal Recruitment

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

We are a globally recognised executive search and recruitment firm specialising in private practice legal recruitment. With headquarters in London and an international office in Miami, we partner with many of the world’s leading law firms across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

London Full Time Legal Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
View job Published June 9, 2026

Ready to make progress?

Internal roles open now

A snapshot of the roles we are hiring for across our regions. New positions are added regularly.