Oliver Cunliffe

Partner, Legal & Executive

Oliver has 25 years of search and selection experience predominantly in the legal, professional services, executive and banking markets. He gained his experience in the UK and Australia and has conducted exclusive searches in multiple jurisdictions which include Australia, New Zealand, Asia, USA and South Africa. 

In addition to his deep understanding of Australia’s private practice market, he has also gained considerable experience in the in-house market where he has placed a myriad of roles in leading organisations such as banks, financial services institutions, and a wide variety of corporates. 

A consultative, friendly and down to earth attitude is at the heart of Oliver’s approach. This engenders both clients and candidates alike to entrust him with their assignments and careers, and he takes pride in boasting great success and longevity of his placements. 

Oliver began his career in the City of London where he worked with leading International Investment banks such as Citi Bank and ABN AMRO. In 2000, he joined a listed International recruitment company and moved to Australia in 2003. 

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What business leaders are saying about Oliver Cunliffe

“Oliver is a consummate professional. His relationship based approach, understanding of client needs – particularly the importance of values and culture – and thoroughness and effectiveness in best meeting these are standout qualities. I greatly value his honesty, integrity, professionalism and sound judgement. He has an assured style and is always a pleasure to deal with. Oliver is one of the best in senior legal and executive recruitment”.
Chief Operating Officer
Leading National Law Firm
“Oliver is one of the best. A relationship based recruiter with a good understanding of the industries he advises and the people he deals with. Client or candidate, with Oliver you are more than a business opportunity. Grounded, frank, amiable and committed. What more could you want?”.
Managing Partner
Melbourne Commercial Law Firm
“I have retained Oliver in the past to recruit senior internal legal counsel and was extremely impressed with his drive and the broad range of his personal knowledge of the candidates in the market, far exceeding that which was evident from their CV / Resumes. I would unconditionally recommend Oliver as a strong partner to any large institution seeking bespoke recruitment advice or assistance”.
Head of Legal Australia
Morgan Stanley
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Oliver for approximately 5 years. Oliver has successfully recruited every member of my legal team at eBay Australia and New Zealand. He always sources outstanding candidates, and consistently manages the recruitment process in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Oliver has excellent knowledge of the local legal market, and I consider him to be a true leader in the field of legal recruitment. He makes it a priority to understand his clients' business imperatives before undertaking new assignments, and really appreciates the importance of culture and fit when sourcing candidates. I recommend Oliver without hesitation, and will happily engage him for my future recruiting needs”.
General Counsel
eBay Australia
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