Harrison De Iongh

​Describe your area of expertise and experience?

I currently focus on legal recruitment for private practice and corporate clients across a variety of legal areas. I have in-depth experience in legal recruitment having run my own specialist legal recruitment agency in the past. I also recruit Compliance professionals for technology and financial services clients.

How would you describe your approach to work?

I have a "there's always a way" attitude to any situation. I approach my work as a professional, realising that my efforts support genuine business progress and change candidates lives for the better. I operate as an expert in my field of recruitment and pride myself on being able to recall pertinent information about the market and people I deal with, giving advice tailored to each scenario.

Why do your clients, candidate and colleagues trust you and want to work with you?

My experience in global banking and specialised ​legal recruitment has given me exposure to how firms and businesses are structured which broadens my ability to understand and recruit for specialised positions. I understand legal and compliance terminology and can easily adopt an active listening approach to any conversation, ensuring that each person leaves a conversation with me feeling heard, understood and assured that I am able to follow through on their expectations. I see trust as the major currency in a client and candidate-centric industry and pride myself on being an ethical and trust-worthy recruiter.

What do you love about working at Cobalt Recruitment?

I can run my desk independently but have all the support of an experienced boutique business. The environment is energising and the people are professionals in their fields of recruitment. The business is focused on the well-being of clients, candidates and colleagues, so it is no surprise that we achieve outstanding results.

What do you love most about what you do?

I love the creative and problem-solving aspect of recruitment. Recruitment offers me a platform to create networks, relationships and generate sales all while being myself. It is rare to find a profession that demands a high level of business acumen and social skills in a fun and dynamic environment.