Why work with us?
Why work with us?
- Progress Legal (originally CGW Legal) are a specialist legal recruitment agency located in London and Manchester, however we cover the whole of the UK market.
- Our consultants are former lawyers who genuinely understand what it's like to be in your shoes. We cover the full range of practice areas and work with lawyers from NQ to Partner level, so whatever your specialism, we can offer expert market knowledge and advice.
- We believe in a friendly and consultative approach rather than the pressured and forceful methods used by many of our competitors.
- We have excellent long-term relationships with our clients and work on the latest private practice and in-house opportunities.
- We're very happy to keep you updated on the market when you aren't looking and then help you to find your ideal role when you are.
- We focus on building long-term relationships and are always happy to have a friendly chat about the market and help in any way we can.
- We also offer a more bespoke and tailored service compared to the larger agencies so we can focus on finding the perfect role for you.
The right approach to legal recruitment
Recruitment should never be complicated so we aim to keep things simple. We want to provide a highly professional yet straightforward approach to the recruitment process and we aim to be one of the most respected and trusted agencies in the market.
Our Services
Our expertise
Progress Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We focus on private practice and in-house opportunities in both the UK and overseas.
We work closely with an extensive range of companies and leading law firms including West End, Mid-Tier, UK International, US, Magic and Silver Circle. We assist lawyers from NQ up to Partner level.
Our consultants have previously worked as lawyers in reputable firms or in market leading agencies which means we know our market inside out and can add real value to the recruitment process.
Check out our recent reviews!
Chris was a great help in finding a job in Edinburgh. He was regularly in contact with updates and feedback from a number of firms he contacted was very helpful liaising with firms to arrange interviews. He was very engaged and willing throughout the process and was generally a great person to work with. I couldn't recommend Chris (and CGW Legal) enough.
Planning Lawyer, Top Tier Firm, Scotland
There can be very little doubt that I am unlikely to ever again come across a recruiter as dedicated, hard-working, personable and tenacious as Chris. It was nothing short of an absolute pleasure to work with him and his extensive contacts list of high profile firms speaks for itself. I have recommended Chris to several friends in recent months and will continue to do so, with the utmost confidence in his abilities.
Silver Circle Firm, London, Insurance Disputes Lawyer
Chris is a truly excellent recruiter, diligent and attentive, but never pushy. He was always approachable, and spent the time to get to know me, tailoring his job searches to make sure I got the best service possible. I could not recommend Chris enough.
IP Lawyer, Boutique Firm, London
I would definitely recommend Chris. He understood exactly what I was looking for, I completely trusted him and he took time to ensure that the firms he approached were the right fit/culture for me. I am very happy with the firm he placed me in and it is clear that he has a thorough knowledge of the legal market. He was also a pleasure to deal with.
Senior Real Estate Lawyer, City Firm
Chris is by far the most effective recruiter I have worked with in London. Chris helped me get a number of interviews with highly regarded firms within a couple of weeks of working together, and I went on to secure an excellent role with a highly regarded US firm. Chris uses his industry knowledge and contacts to get the best results. Before meeting Chris, I had worked with a number of recruiters in the City, but Chris was the most effective and really focussed on finding roles that matched my objectives. Chris always provides great feedback and his responsiveness and…
TMT Lawyer, US Firm, London
Chris is a highly effective recruitment consultant. He assisted me with securing an excellent role within the space of only a few weeks of us working together. I was very impressed with his down to earth approach and personal integrity. He has a professional approach without being pushy and is happy to spend the time to understand what is best for you.
Insurance Lawyer, UK International Firm, London
Chris is well regarded by all who work with him. He is extremely pro-active and innovative in his approach. He was very friendly and supportive. I would recommend him without hesitation.
Construction Lawyer, US Firm, Dubai
I found it great working with Chris - he understood exactly what I was looking for, knew the market and was focused on establishing a long-term relationship. I would certainly recommend him to others.
Construction Lawyer, Mid-Tier Firm, London
Chris helped me to secure an excellent role at a highly regarded firm which was just what I wanted. His approach is to focus on your individual objectives and use his industry knowledge to try and achieve these. I was very impressed with Chris's professionalism and use of contacts to help me get shortlisted and an interview. His responsiveness and commitment is very refreshing.
Construction Lawyer, Silver Circle Firm, London
I had an excellent experience with CGW legal; Chris helped me to find to secure a newly qualified role in a great firm within the space of a few weeks. From the outset Chris was approachable, helpful and responsive. He consistently kept me up to date with roles that would be of interest to me, and provided me with really useful guidance before my interviews. The experience was heads above the service you receive at some larger recruitment firms and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chris to others.
Real Estate Lawyer, UK International Firm, London