Harry Austin

Senior Consultant

Contact
M: +44 (0)7503 638 307
D: +44 (0)20 7332 2694
E: harry@deaconassociates.com

Harry Austin

Harry specialises in recruiting fee-earners for law firms at a variety of levels, ranging from newly-qualified associates up to the level of counsel. He has placed lawyers into a variety of practice areas over the past several years, ranging from finance, restructuring, real estate, corporate M&A, financial services regulation, dispute resolution, tax, and media law. Whilst most of his recent work has been for larger firms with an international footprint, he has also acted for smaller City and West End firms.

Interests: Harry has an eclectic range of interests, including boxing, live rock and metal music, the gym and fishing.

Surprising fact about Harry: The self-acclaimed Paul McCartney of Bedford, Harry is a bass guitarist. The highlight of his musical career to date was playing out of time in a three-piece band to a half empty pub in the Home Counties.

What our candidates & clients say about Harry Austin:

Tim Bennett, Restructuring & Insolvency Knowledge Management Counsel, Latham & Watkins

Harry is a very safe pair of hands and combines excellent market knowledge with a keen awareness of one's individual priorities and motivations. I would not hesitate to seek his input if you are considering a change of tack in your career.

Zahra Shah – Incentives Associate, Shoosmiths

Harry was incredibly helpful and responsive when assisting me in finding a new role. He had a thorough knowledge of the specialism and firms I expressed an interest in and helped me through the entire process, from selecting the right firm to guiding me through each stage of the interview process.

Rosie Watterson, Associate, King & Spalding

Harry Austin has done a genuinely stellar job (and I don't imagine corporate solicitors are particularly easy to impress). He's given pep talks when I've needed them, been patient when I've been impatient (sorry) and made himself available for Sunday night worry messages (sorry sorry).

Ed Brown-Humes, Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

I messaged Harry on LinkedIn after seeing him post a role that I was interested in. After an initial call, it was clear that he understood exactly what my goals were with my job search and he only ever suggested roles that were relevant. Harry always had time to speak on the phone to discuss roles and prep me for interviews, and his guidance at the offer stage was extremely helpful. He is genuinely invested in the candidates that he works with and, most of all, he’s an incredibly nice guy!

Louise McCarthy, Commercial & Banking Litigation Associate, RPC

Harry was invaluable during my search for a new role, and his knowledge of the industry was extremely impressive and useful. He was very responsive and supportive, and made the process far less daunting than it otherwise would have been. Would highly recommend him to anyone considering a move!

Jag Appleby – Finance Associate, Debevoise & Plimpton

As a lawyer I was bombarded with messages and opportunities from dozens of recruiters. Harry cut through the noise and proved to be undeniably the best. He was a pleasure to work with, had incredible connections to the industry and ultimately got me a dream job rapidly. I could not recommend him more.

Caroline Tuck, Technology Disputes Partner, RPC

Harry is an outstanding legal recruitment professional who has excellent relationships with firms and candidates. He readily understood my practice area and the particular challenges associated with making the step from legal director to partnership at the same time as moving firms. He made the whole process feel seamless and I have no hesitation in recommending him.