Chambers recruitment and secondments, by specialists who know the Bar.
Briefed's recruitment team places clerks, practice managers, Chambers Directors and administrative staff into sets across England and Wales, and arranges barrister secondments into private practice teams.
Recruitment for a market most agencies do not understand
Senior chambers roles are unusual to recruit for. The pool of experienced candidates is small, the structure of a barristers' set is unlike any other workplace, and the working relationship between a senior clerk and the barristers they support is built on trust that takes years to develop. Matching a candidate to a set requires more than matching a CV to a job description.
Most recruitment agencies approach chambers the same way they approach any law firm. Briefed's recruitment team does not. They have worked within chambers and private practice and have spent their careers building the networks and market knowledge that this kind of placement requires. That includes understanding how different sets are structured, what clerking cultures look like in practice, and what makes a candidate the right fit for a particular role — not just on paper.
For private practice teams, the recruitment team also arranges barrister secondments — placing self-employed barristers into firms to cover surges in contentious work or specific project needs.
For chambers hiring staff. For firms needing barristers.
Two distinct services, for two distinct needs.
Chambers staff recruitment
Permanent and interim placements for senior clerks, practice managers, chambers directors, fees clerks, marketing leads and administrative staff. Candidates are assessed against the specific demands of a chambers set — its structure, culture, and practice mix — not a generic legal employment brief.
Barrister secondments
Self-employed barristers are placed into private practice teams to meet demand surges in contentious work, cover parental leave or long-term absence, or support a specific litigation project. We draw on an established network of barristers across commercial, construction, regulatory, civil, transport and media practice areas.
Team structure and pay advice
Practical guidance on how to grade roles, where management responsibility should sit, and what the market is currently paying for chambers staff. Useful ahead of a hire, during a restructure, or when a set is reviewing the balance between clerking and management functions.
Current vacancies
Roles currently being recruited across chambers and private practice. All roles are in England and Wales unless stated otherwise. To apply, click the link on any role.
Practice Manager
Multi-disciplinary law firm
Broad ownership of operations, IT, compliance, marketing, HR and finance across a growing multi-disciplinary firm. Suited to a Practice Manager from either a chambers or law firm background who is looking for a hands-on role with real influence over direction.
Fees Clerk
Leading specialist set, London
Managing the full fees life cycle — receipting, issuing receipts to solicitors, and overseeing aged debt — within one of the Bar's most prestigious specialist sets. Requires at least five years' fees clerking experience in chambers or a law firm.
Employed Junior Barrister — Civil
Established legal organisation
High-quality civil advocacy work within a chambers-style structure, covering personal injury, clinical negligence, costs, housing, and broader civil litigation. Open to barristers and solicitor-advocates.
Junior Civil Clerk
Leading chambers, Leeds
Junior clerking role at one of the largest and most well-resourced sets in the UK, with over 100 barristers and a significant number of KCs. The set has a strong clerking and business services team to support development.
Business & Property Clerk
Leading chambers, Leeds
Clerking role within the business and property practice group at a leading Leeds set. The chambers consists of over 100 barristers, a strong cohort of KCs, and an experienced business support team.
Junior Clerk — Brick Court Chambers
Brick Court Chambers, London
Junior clerking role at one of the UK's leading commercial sets, covering bundle preparation, inbox management, court liaison, and general clerking support. An exceptional entry point for someone looking to build a long-term clerking career.
Senior Practice Manager
Leading civil, public and commercial chambers
Senior leadership role overseeing practice management across a high-performing team at a well-regarded London set with strengths in civil, public, and commercial work. The role carries responsibility for fee income, practice development, and day-to-day management of a clerking team. Candidates with a strong track record in a senior clerking or practice management role are invited to apply.
Employed Barrister — Reputation Management
Boutique litigation and reputation management firm
Junior barrister is sought by a highly specialised boutique firm advising celebrities, UHNW individuals, governments, and businesses on complex disputes. The candidate will need strong communication skills and crisis management focus.
Elliott Rogers
Head of Recruitment — Chambers & Secondments
Elliott has spent his career working across chambers and private practice. He understands how sets are structured, how clerking teams operate, and what chambers are actually looking for when they hire — which is not always what a job description says. He works with a small number of sets at a time and takes a direct approach: speaking to chambers about the role, the team, and the culture before identifying candidates, rather than circulating CVs against a brief.
For private practice firms, Elliott maintains a network of self-employed barristers available for secondment across a range of practice areas. If you have a capacity need or a specific project requirement, he can advise on what is available and what would be a realistic fit.