Legal

Legal

Our legal practice partners with financial institutions and corporates to deliver legal professionals across advisory, regulatory, transactional, and in-house counsel roles.

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Et Halstead

Et is the CEO of JCW Group, he joined the business 15 years ago and worked his way up through the organization. When not driving the company toward its goals, he remains hands-on in the Compliance space—where his recruitment journey began.

Et Halstead

Chief Executive Officer, CEO

Paul McGuinness

A former Infantry Officer with the British Army, Paul joined JCW’s London practice in 2010 and was instrumental in developing the Compliance and Financial Crime team. Transferring to New York in 2014, he has replicated the same success, cultivating a strong network of clients and compliance professionals across North America. A trusted advisor and partner to his clients, Paul is unrivaled when it comes to securing top talent in his market.

Paul McGuinness

Executive Director

Chandler Bengtson

Chandler is a Principal Consultant at JCW. He focuses within the Compliance and Legal sectors in the US.

Chandler Bengtson

Principal Consultant

Lauren Marr

Lauren is a Principal Consultant at JCW, specializing in the Swiss legal market. She delivers a tailored & consultative service to Swiss & International law firms as well as in-house legal teams. Her expertise lies across a variety of legal areas and particularly across commodity trading.

Lauren Marr

Principal Consultant

Max Doman

Max is a Lead Consultant at JCW, specialising in insurance recruitment across the European market. Based in London, he focuses on placing both permanent and freelance professionals within underwriting, claims, compliance, legal, and actuarial roles. He partners with insurers, reinsurers, and brokers across Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands—bringing deep market knowledge and a consultative approach to every search.

Max Doman

Principal Consultant

Nicholas Haji-Savva

A Principal Consultant at JCW specializing in the Swiss legal and tax market, Nicholas has placed people from associate to partner level, working with leading local Swiss firms and international firms alike.

Nicholas Haji-Savva

Principal Consultant

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