Rory Strong
Rory Strong Managing Director
Specialisms
  • Specialism: In-house

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Rory is the leader of Briefed's recruitment team, where he drives growth and success through strategic leadership and expert market knowledge. Specialising in senior legal and governance placements, Rory works with top-tier professionals and organisations to deliver impactful, tailored solutions that address both immediate hiring needs and long-term talent strategies.

With a deep understanding of the legal and governance landscape, Rory's client portfolio includes FTSE/AIM-listed companies, privately held UK and international businesses, and Not-For-Profits. To date, he has successfully supported over 500 in-house lawyers and governance professionals with career transitions, while advising some of the UK's most innovative businesses on effective strategies to attract, recruit, and retain elite talent.

Rory's approach is rooted in long-term relationship building, always seeking to understand the backgrounds and aspirations of both clients and candidates. His ability to identify the right fit is backed by his strong networks and deep market insight, ensuring optimal matches that benefit both sides. Testimonials from senior professionals praise his honesty, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to understanding organizational culture, which enables him to make precise recommendations.
 

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    “Rory takes the time to get to know his clients, their personality, likes and dislikes so that he can put them forward for roles he knows will be a good fit. You can tell that Rory also builds great connections with his corporate clients as he is able to describe the hiring team and the company values well."


    Senior Legal Counsel at Al Tayer

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    "I’ve worked with Rory on both sides of the recruitment fence and found his knowledge and understanding of the Cosec & Governance industry invaluable when seeking a role and when seeking the right candidate. His honesty and confidence when having a frank conversation have also been very welcome attributes when we’ve worked together. It’s good to know there’s a sensible voice at the end of the line when needed."


    UK Head of Corporate Governance & Company Secretariat at Zurich

  • "Working with Rory and [Briefed] on our Group Company Secretary assignment was a pleasure. With a well-established network and access to a high-quality talent pool coupled with an incredibly professional yet pragmatic service, we were able to make a great hire."


    Chief People Officer at City Football Group

Rory's Vacancies

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A leading national housebuilder is seeking a Senior Counsel with deep expertise in residential property and regulatory matters, particularly around fire safety and remediation, to join its growing legal team. This is a senior-level role offering high levels of responsibility, strategic input, and the opportunity to shape how the business navigates a critical and evolving regulatory landscape.

  • Specialism: In-house

A leading international fintech is looking to hire a Commercial Legal Counsel (2–3 PQE) to join its dynamic and fast-growing legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded lawyer to work at the heart of a highly innovative and scaling business.

  • Specialism: In-house
  • Location: London
  • Employment Type: Permanent

An LSE-listed, global manufacturing group is looking to hire a Legal Counsel (1–3 PQE) to join its established in-house legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial matters in a fast-paced, innovative environment with exposure to strategic projects such as M&A and ESG.

  • Specialism: In-house