Jason Connolly is the founder and CEO of JMC Legal Recruitment, a top-tier agency specialising in legal recruitment across all levels. 

Jason’s personal expertise lies in partner-level recruitment, where he excels in placing both salaried and equity partners, as well as entire partner teams. With over 13 years of experience in this field, Jason has built a reputation as a leading authority on partner moves, senior leadership placements, and strategic law firm growth.

Since launching JMC in November 2016, Jason has successfully positioned the agency as the #1 ranked legal recruitment firm on Google. JMC is now one of the most respected agencies for law firm partner recruitment, known for its ability to place high-calibre partners across a range of legal sectors. Jason’s consultative and hands-on approach has been key to helping firms identify, attract, and secure top partner talent.

Jason works closely with law firms on partner moves, advising firms on growth strategies, succession planning, and leadership development. His experience in managing complex, high-stakes partner transitions—whether individual partner placements or moving entire teams—has earned him a stellar reputation in the market. He specialises in helping firms find partners that align with their strategic goals, ensuring seamless integration and long-term success.

Jason regularly assists law firms looking to expand their partnership ranks, providing insight into market trends, compensation structures, and cultural fit. His deep understanding of the legal market allows him to identify partner candidates with strong business development skills and leadership potential, ensuring firms attract partners who drive both growth and profitability.

In addition to his expertise in partner recruitment, Jason is a frequent contributor to the legal press and media, with appearances in Bloomberg, The Law Gazette, ITV News, Channel 4 News, Sky News, BBC Radio, and Modern Law Magazine. He is a trusted partner of The Law Society, where he writes articles, hosts live Q&As, and records podcasts on partner-level career development and the strategies law firms need to retain top talent.

Jason has headlined major legal industry events such as LegalEx, where he shared his insights on partner recruitment, securing top talent, and how law firms can stay competitive in attracting senior-level candidates.

Before founding JMC, Jason served as a Police Officer for the Metropolitan Police and worked in several roles with Virgin Atlantic, including Cabin Crew and Heathrow operations.

Outside of work, Jason enjoys traveling, is passionate about theatre, and is a skilled magician who has performed in various shows.