About Pembroke Soames:

Pembroke Soames specialises exclusively in senior in-house legal and compliance recruitment across the US, UK, Western Europe, and the Middle East.

Simon de Meo, Managing Director

With 14+ years in legal recruitment—starting at Norman Broadbent in London and spending seven years at Major, Lindsey & Africa—Simon has placed General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and senior counsel across financial services, technology, life sciences, healthcare, energy, and professional services.

Simon works directly with clients throughout each search, drawing on relationships with thousands of legal professionals to identify passive candidates, assess cultural fit alongside technical capability, and navigate hiring practices across different jurisdictions. Pembroke Soames offers flexible engagement models tailored to each client's needs.

Why Choose Pembroke Soames?

Finding exceptional legal talent requires the right recruitment partner. Here is why organizations partner with Pembroke Soames:

Senior-Level Personal Attention

Genuine International Expertise

Flexible Approach

Focused Expertise

Strategic Support Beyond Placement

Cost-Effective Solution

Clients work directly with our Managing Director from brief to placement—someone who has over two decades of experience and established relationships with thousands of senior legal professionals—not a junior researcher learning on your search.

Two decades of recruiting across multiple international regions. Deep understanding of local hiring practices, regulatory environments, and cultural nuances—whether you're hiring domestically or across borders.

Partner with your internal team or manage complete searches. From market mapping and candidate identification to full executive search—we work alongside you at whatever level of support you need.

Exclusively in-house legal and compliance recruitment. This specialisation delivers deeper industry knowledge, stronger candidate relationships, and a better understanding of what makes successful placements.

Market intelligence, compensation benchmarking, succession planning insights, and team-building counsel. Value that extends beyond individual placements.

Boutique attention without big firm overheads. Flexible fee structures, direct leadership access, and competitive rates without compromising on quality or thoroughness.

It was evident that Mr. de Meo understood the market better than anyone else and was capable of hiring the high level of talent we needed for this role.

Director of Legal & Compliance, Medical Devices Company

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Building Outstanding Legal Teams

Ready to discuss your legal hiring needs or explore how we can support your team? We'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're building a legal function from the ground up or adding to an established team, Pembroke Soames brings the experience, networks, and personal attention to find the right people.

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Mr. de Meo was remarkably able to present a shortlist of five exceptional candidates. The hired candidate has created a breadth of value.

General Counsel, Cryptocurrency Brokerge Company

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