Gemma Whiteside
Recruitment Manager
Legal and Transactional Advisory Recruitment
Gemma is an experienced recruiter with almost 20 years in the profession, specialising in legal and transactional advisory markets.
Her work spans private practice and deal led environments, supporting organisations where legal expertise, commercial judgement and transaction experience closely intersect.
She partners with law firms and advisory businesses ranging from boutique practices through to city, silver circle, magic circle, offshore and US firms.
Her hiring covers newly qualified solicitors through to partners and senior leadership, as well as professionals operating within corporate finance and M&A focused teams.
Gemma advises on strategic lateral hiring, succession planning and wider market trends, ensuring both firms and candidates have a clear and informed view of opportunities across legal and transactional advisory markets.
She has built a trusted network through long term relationships, giving access to roles that are often not openly advertised.
Originally from Wales, Gemma holds a 2:1 BA (Hons) in English and has made Manchester her home, where she is an avid Stockport County supporter.





