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eNL North

eNL’s Northern team manages the recruitment of legal staff across a variety of sectors. With a strong presence within the private practice market, we also boast specific expertise in relation to public sector and in-house appointments. Our sector specialist Consultants provide first rate market knowledge within their geographical location and individual markets.

Melanie Daly – Senior Legal Consultant

Following graduation from Aston University, Melanie Daly initially worked in the financial services industry before becoming a Recruitment Consultant in 1997. Beginning her career in the IT sector, she moved into legal recruitment in 2001. She handles junior, mid-level and senior appointments in private practices, predominantly in the North of England, working with Solicitors and Partners covering all areas of law. She is a Certified Recruitment Professional (CertRP) and Member of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (MIRP).

Pasquale Agatiello – In – House Senior Legal Consultant

Pasquale is a specialist recruitment professional with many years’ experience working for some of the most reputable global recruitment organisations in the world. Specialising in in-house legal recruitment he has developed influential client relationships with key organisations across the IT, telecommunications, energy, FMCG and financial services sectors. He has developed an extensive network of active and passive candidates from around the EMEA region, thus ensuring clients and candidates work with an expert who really understands their business and is ideally placed to meet their strategic hiring requirements. Recruiting at all levels up to General Counsel, Pasquale is experienced in retained, search and contingency based recruitment campaigns.

Kaye Thumpston – Locum Divisional Manager

Kaye is the Divisional Manager within eNL’s locum division and has responsibility for the temporary legal recruitment team nationally. She has been involved in legal recruitment since 2006 and is well placed to offer sound career advice. Educated to postgraduate level, including a First Class Honours degree and a distinction in her postgraduate legal qualification, Kaye has a thorough understanding of what clients require and has built up a strong network of contacts throughout the UK. Her practical and honest advice has resulted in a successful commercial reputation respected by both candidates and clients.

Lauren Harris - Locum & Permanent Consultant

Lauren runs a hybrid desk in our North division dealing with both locum/interim recruitment and permanent appointments. She has previous experience working within Private Practice which has enabled her to grasp a full and comprehensive understanding of the legal system in an assortment of practice areas. This experience makes her well placed to provide sound career advice to develop the careers of legal professionals. Lauren is focused on developing her knowledge of the recruitment market to continue to add value to her clients businesses.

• Understanding of the legal industry having worked alongside legal professionals ranging from Legal Assistants to Senior Partners and Barristers
• Focusing on the North East, North West and Yorkshire specialising in the appointment of qualified and non-qualified legal professionals across the in-house, private practice and public sector markets
• Aims to provide clients and candidates with strong market information and guidance