Connecting Legal Talent with Exciting Careers
ABOUT
Lister Legal Recruitment is a leading legal recruitment and staffing firm, specializing in matching top-tier legal talent with both law firms and in-house legal departments. We provide expert lateral placement services for law firms and assist corporations in building strong in-house legal teams.
What sets us apart is the depth of experience within our team. Our recruiters have worked with attorneys at all career stages, whether in-house or at law firms. For in-house placements, we have extensive experience across industries such as finance, technology, healthcare, and life sciences. On the law firm side, we specialize in placing attorneys in key practice areas, including corporate transactions, real estate, data privacy, antitrust, and more. This versatility allows us to understand the specific demands and cultures of both law firms and in-house corporate environments, enabling us to make precise matches. Whether navigating the complexities of large multinational corporations or the needs of boutique law firms, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions that align with your strategic objectives.
OUR TEAM
Lister Legal Recruitment is made up of a team that has years of experience in the industry, and are ready and willing to pass on our recruitment knowledge to all of our clients and candidates.
Edward Lister
Founder/Director
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Edward has multiple years of extensive experience placing at numerous prestigious law firms at all levels including both senior partner and counsel. His ability to provide a multitude of opportunities is great for any candidate looking to work with him due to his deep connections with law firms across almost every major legal hub in the US.
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Edward's passion and personalized approach to recruitment ensures that every candidate and client he works with gets valuable insight and consultancy that is truly specifc to their wants and needs.
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Outside of work Edward enjoys playing and watching football, basketball and most of all spending time with friends and family.
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Christina Lister
Co-Head of US
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Christina brings over three years of specialized experience in in-house legal recruitment, working across industries such as finance, life sciences, healthcare, and technology. She has successfully placed attorneys at all levels, from first-year associates to General Counsels, demonstrating her ability to understand and fulfill the diverse needs of her clients.
In addition to her expertise in corporate legal hiring, Christina has also worked with prestigious BigLaw firms on lateral placements, helping them secure top legal talent. Her deep industry knowledge and hands-on approach ensure that both clients and candidates receive tailored, strategic solutions to their recruitment needs.
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Ciaran Connolly
Co-Head of US
​Ciaran is a seasoned legal recruiter with years of experience in the industry. From being a budding law student and aspiring solicitor, he felt his skills were better suited to talent acquisition.
This has led to him consulting with some of the world’s top law firms regarding growth strategy and connecting them with premier legal talent. Ciaran has placed lawyers from the most junior levels up to Partner position across the world in Europe, Asia, The Middle East and now the United States where his focus now lies.
Ciaran’s passion and understanding of the law has helped him understand intricately what his clients want in their hiring needs, as well as with the lawyers he speaks to on a daily basis.
Outside of recruitment Ciaran is an avid Arsenal FC supporter and enjoys going to the gym, reading and spending time with friends and family.
Our values
At Lister Legal Recruitment, we embrace a personal touch, embodying values that extend beyond business - prioritizing community, compassion, and charitable endeavors.
Personal Approach
Lister Legal Recruitment takes a more personal approach, setting us apart and above other staffing services whilst ensuring that your professional goals are our highest priority.
Specialists
We have the the contacts and in-depth market knowledge that will ensure that you find the next role that is perfect for you whilst also making you aware of many opportunities you may have otherwise been aware of.
Charitable Company
As a company that strives to be a force for good within the global community 1% of all profits go to charities that help those in developing nations. The money is split between the top four charities based on GiveWell's assessment of what the highest impact to cost effectiveness ratio.
Giving back
A big goal of Lister Legal Recruitment is to be a force for good within the world and this is why the company has pledged 1% of all company profits to be split among the top four charities that have the highest impact to cost effectiveness ratio according to the charity GiveWell.
If you are unfamiliar with GiveWell then it is a charity that tracks the effectiveness of charities across the developing world in order to ensure the money put into charities is having the maximum impact.
Get in Touch
If you are an attorney looking to find your next role in the US, do not hesitate to reach out and let us help find the perfect role for you.
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