Scott Lesner

Director

Contact
M: +44 (0)7946 387 977
D: +44 (0)20 7332 2682
E: scott.lesner@deaconsearch.com

Scott Lesner

Scott is a partner recruiter acting for law firms on a retained/exclusive basis and for partners/teams considering a move. He has helped law firms hire and partners/teams move across the full range of practice areas and from senior full equity to immediate partnership level. He has also assisted US firms making office openings. Gathered over 20+ years, Scott has extensive contacts as well as deep expertise and experience in the partner recruitment field – a potent combination for clients and candidates alike.

Scott has an advisory rather than sales style of recruitment. Reflecting this, he is well known for his market knowledge. He is regularly recommended between different practice groups at law firm clients and from candidate partners/teams to others.

Scott facilitates law firm partner level placements and team moves through intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the lateral market, introductions to law firm central management and heads of department; and advising on business plans, restrictive covenants and remuneration negotiations.

Scott graduated from the University of Nottingham with 2.1 LLB (Hons) before attending the College of Law, London where he undertook the Legal Practice Course. He trained with CMS Cameron McKenna, qualifying in 1999, and subsequently practised as an energy/projects lawyer. He moved into legal recruitment with Deacon in November 2001 before joining Shilton Sharpe Quarry in January 2005 and returning to Deacon in March 2009.

What our candidates & clients say about Scott Lesner:

Grant Gordon, Managing Partner, Fladgate

In terms of intuition and just straightforward talking and honesty, Scott is at the top of the game and hence one of our go-to advisers.

Lee Ranson, Chief Executive, Eversheds Sutherland

Deacon has been a pleasure to work with. They have been true business partners working with us in a number of areas – they have taken the time to understand what it means to work at Eversheds and regularly put forward exciting candidates who are a good fit for us. Scott and Dan have worked tirelessly on our behalf and have used their thorough knowledge of the market to bear great fruit for us.

David Collins, Managing Partner, Business Advisory & Transaction Services, Charles Russell Speechlys

Scott has been an excellent recruitment business partner over many years, where I have engaged with him in my capacity both as a client and as a candidate. He strikes a great balance between keeping a process on track and at the same time being alive to the inherent sensitivities.

Faye Jarvis, Partner, Macfarlanes

Scott helped me to move law firms as a lateral partner. He was incredibly supportive throughout the process and gave me some excellent advice on how to navigate some of the more difficult aspects of the move. It was a real pleasure working with Scott.

Leading IP/Media/Regulatory Partner, International Firm

What stands out about Paul and Scott is their empathy, wanting to understand your personal circumstances around considering a move, and providing a tailored and personalised approach to find the best way of achieving your objectives, whilst also offering helpful, constructive and highly informed feedback on opportunities and the market.

William Garner, Financial Services Partner, Taylor Wessing

I have known Paul Deacon for many years. He, together with Scott Lesner have a great knowledge of the market and excellent connections which gave me comfort when looking to move. I felt like I was in very capable hands.