Business Details
17 Years
experience
Expert Recruitment Services in London
Established in 2009, Pure Search has built a reputation as a trusted recruitment partner in specialist corporate functions. Our expertise spans Legal, Tax, Governance, and Financial Services sectors, underpinned by a commitment to honesty, ownership, and kindness. With a global network of professionals and over a decade of experience, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions for both long-term and interim roles. Our team of sector specialists combines deep industry knowledge with rigorous candidate screening to ensure precise matches for clients and candidates. We prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion in every placement, supported by market-leading insights and comprehensive industry reports. As part of the Kernel Group, we leverage cross-border expertise to address complex recruitment challenges while maintaining a client-centric approach.Our long-term partnerships reflect our dedication to understanding organisational cultures and individual career aspirations. From initial consultation to post-placement support, we provide end-to-end recruitment services designed to drive business growth and career progression. Our retained and interim solutions cater to urgent and strategic hiring needs, ensuring clients access top-tier talent globally. With offices in London, New York, Charlotte, and Hong Kong, we combine local market knowledge with international reach to deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes.
Services
Audit Recruitment
Tax Recruitment
Legal Recruitment
Treasury Recruitment
Compliance Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have 14 years of specialist recruitment experience in Legal, Tax, and Governance sectors.
- Our global network spans London, New York, Charlotte, and Hong Kong.
- We embed diversity, equity, and inclusion in every recruitment process.
- Our retained solutions offer access to hard-to-reach talent pools.
- We provide market-leading industry reports and salary insights.
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Significant salary increase
Proactive approach
Diligent matching
Expert guidance
Services
Audit Recruitment
We specialise in placing elite audit professionals in top-tier firms. Our rigorous screening process ensures strategic alignment across sectors. Clients benefit from our deep market knowledge and extensive network of qualified candidates.
Tax Recruitment
Our Tax recruitment service connects globally recognised businesses with expert candidates. We focus on niche requirements including VAT, international tax, and advisory roles. Our specialists deliver tailored solutions for permanent and interim needs.
Legal Recruitment
We source exceptional legal talent for law firms and in-house teams. Our consultants specialise in matching candidates with top-tier firms, covering transactional, compliance, and advisory roles across jurisdictions.
Treasury Recruitment
With 20+ years of sector expertise, we place treasury professionals in corporate and financial services roles. Our network includes specialists in cash management, risk mitigation, and corporate finance functions.
Compliance Recruitment
We recruit mid to senior-level compliance professionals for financial institutions and regulated entities. Our service covers AML, regulatory reporting, and risk management roles with a focus on cultural fit.
People
Logan Naidu
CEO
Logan founded Pure Search in 2009 with a vision to revolutionise recruitment. He leads strategic growth while maintaining our core values of honesty and integrity across global operations.
Ewen Burns
Managing Director
Ewen oversees our Financial Services practice, leveraging 20+ years of recruitment expertise. He specialises in placing senior professionals in audit, tax, and treasury roles across international markets.
Julian Doyle
Managing Director
Julian leads our Legal recruitment division, connecting top law firms and corporates with exceptional legal talent. His sector knowledge spans corporate law, compliance, and regulatory matters.
Holly Hatton
Executive Director
Holly specialises in Governance and Compliance recruitment. She develops strategic partnerships with clients while ensuring our DEI commitments are embedded in every placement process.
Ivan Lam
Executive Director
Ivan leads our Asia-Pacific operations from Hong Kong. He focuses on cross-border placements in Tax and Treasury sectors, combining local market insights with global best practices.
Questions
What sectors does Pure Search specialise in?
We focus on Legal, Tax, Governance, Audit, Treasury, and Compliance sectors across financial services, professional services, and commerce & industry.
Do you offer international recruitment services?
Yes, we operate globally with offices in London, New York, Charlotte, and Hong Kong, supporting cross-border placements.
How do you ensure diversity in recruitment?
DEI principles are embedded in our processes, including inclusive job descriptions, diverse candidate shortlists, and bias-reduction training for consultants.
What types of roles do you fill?
We handle permanent, interim, and retained roles from entry-level to executive positions across our specialist sectors.
Can you assist with urgent hiring needs?
Our interim solutions team specialises in rapid placements for maternity cover, project needs, and critical vacancies with 48-hour response times.
Do you provide market intelligence?
Yes, we produce industry reports covering salary trends, hiring patterns, and market movements based on our extensive candidate and client networks.
