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Our Story, Values and Commitment to You

About Us

Temporis Recruitment is a specialist legal agency built on trust, expertise, and lasting relationships. We connect talented professionals with law firms across the UK.

Connecting law firms
and professionals
across the UK.

Our mission is simple... to connect the right legal professionals with the right opportunities, every time.

At Temporis Recruitment, we understand that the success of any firm depends on its people. Recruitment is not simply about filling vacancies; it is about finding the right match, someone who brings the skills, experience, and personality to strengthen a team and make a difference from day one.

Our team is built on decades of combined experience in the legal sector. We know the pressures firms face when urgent cover is needed, the challenges of sourcing long-term hires, and the importance of discretion in every placement.

Whether it is a locum solicitor stepping in at short notice, or a senior lawyer securing a permanent position, we work closely with both clients and candidates to ensure the right outcome every time. Temporis is more than a recruitment agency.

We pride ourselves on integrity, clarity, and building genuine partnerships. Many of our clients and candidates return to us time and again because they value our honest advice, our responsiveness, and our ability to simplify the recruitment process.

Successful placements made

2000+

Average time to placement

10 Days

Clients return to us for repeat hires

80%

Law firms supported

250+

The Temporis Method

Our Approach

We combine sector expertise, transparent communication, and dedicated support to deliver recruitment solutions that meet your needs with confidence and clarity.

People First

We listen, we understand, and we build partnerships based on trust.

Specialist Insight

Because we focus solely on the legal sector, we can give advice and guidance that’s genuinely relevant.

Flexibility

From short-term locum cover to long-term career placements, we adapt to the needs of firms and candidates alike.

Integrity

We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built by being honest, approachable, and always professional.

Making Recruitment Straightforward

How we work with you

We partner with law firms across the UK – from small practices to national and international firms. On the candidate side, we support legal professionals at every stage, from paralegals and newly qualified solicitors to Heads of Department and Senior Partners

Our Experience Spans
Every Area of Law

Specialism

The People Who Make It Happen

Meet the team

Our consultants are approachable, knowledgeable, and committed to supporting both clients and candidates.

Temporis Recruitment

Lucy Tootell

Managing Director
Lucy leads Temporis as Managing Director and has specialised in legal locum recruitment throughout her career. With nearly 20 years’ experience in the legal locum market, she has...
worked with candidates at every level and across all disciplines, supporting private practice firms from high street to multinational. She is known for her relationship-led approach and long-standing partnerships with both clients and candidates. Lucy combines deep market knowledge with a practical, solutions-focused mindset, helping firms secure the right support and guiding legal professionals through their next career move with clarity and confidence. Outside of work, Lucy’s schedule is just as full — she spends most of her time supporting her two children’s sporting activities and is often found on the sidelines of a football pitch or tennis court.

Kirsty Hunte

Director
Kirsty is a Director at Temporis with a recruitment career spanning over a decade, predominantly within the Legal sector. She is known for delivering a friendly, professional...
service and is always happy to share advice, sector expertise and market insight with both clients and candidates. Working closely with Lucy, Kirsty supports law firms nationwide, placing legal professionals from Assistants through to Senior Partners. Her broad sector background, combined with her legal recruitment experience, gives her a well-rounded and practical approach to finding the right fit for both individuals and firms. Outside of work, Kirsty spends most of her time keeping up with her young son and miniature Dachshund, Ivy, alongside her husband — usually at soft play, visiting farms or out on long (often muddy) walks.

Rob Clark

Recruitment Consultant
Rob has been with Temporis since June 2021 and is often the first voice you’ll hear when you call. He supports firms and candidates with locum requirements while also leading on...
permanent legal recruitment, giving him a well-rounded view of the market and what makes a placement work long term. Approachable and dependable, Rob is known for being easy to deal with and thorough in his approach. Whether it’s urgent cover or a strategic permanent hire, he focuses on understanding exactly what’s needed and delivering practical, well-matched solutions. Outside of work, Rob is a long-suffering supporter of Leeds United and has a serious interest in history — he even completed a Master’s in International and Military History alongside his role.

Keifer Hanman

Recruitment Consultant
Kiefer joined Temporis in November 2025 after relocating from the West Midlands and is a key part of our Locum desk. He works with legal professionals across the country,...
supporting candidates in securing the right opportunities and helping firms access reliable locum support when they need it most. Known for his responsive, straightforward approach, Kiefer focuses on making the recruitment process smooth and stress-free for both clients and candidates. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your team or searching for your next locum role, he’s always on hand with practical advice and market insight. Outside of work, Kiefer is a big cricket fan, a loyal supporter of Everton, and spends most of his free time being outnumbered at home by his two sons — aged 1 and 13.

Peter Cullimore

Finance Director
Peter joined Temporis in 2015, bringing with him extensive experience from a decade with a FTSE 100 company. As Management Accountant, he leads the Payroll function and plays a key...
role behind the scenes, supporting the smooth running of the business across IT, marketing and back-office operations. Detail-focused and commercially minded, Peter helps ensure everything runs efficiently and reliably — providing the operational backbone that allows the team to focus on delivering for clients and candidates. Outside of work, Peter spends most of his time watching his children play football and tennis, and fits in gym sessions when time allows.

Empowering our clients