“Jilly Kerr brings experience, insight and a people-focused approach to legal recruitment, connecting organisations with talent that drives long-term success. Her ability to understand both client needs and candidate potential makes her a trusted partner in building strong, high-performing teams.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial 2026

Jilly Kerr is an experienced recruitment specialist based in Belfast, working within the business support and legal recruitment space at Fieldfisher. With over 14 years of recruitment experience, she connects talented professionals with opportunities across the legal and professional services sectors.

What Jilly Kerr does

Jilly supports law firms and businesses in sourcing, attracting and securing high-quality talent, including:

• Legal business support and professional services recruitment
• End-to-end recruitment processes from sourcing to placement
• Stakeholder engagement and hiring strategy development
• Candidate sourcing, screening and placement
• Market insights and talent advisory

She works closely with hiring managers and candidates to ensure the right fit for both role and organisational culture.

Why she stands out

Jilly brings a broad and adaptable recruitment background, having worked across logistics, hospitality, financial services and legal sectors. This cross-sector experience allows her to understand different business needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.

She is known for her relationship-driven approach, building long-term connections with clients and candidates while maintaining a strong focus on results and professionalism.

Trust markers

• Over 14 years of recruitment experience across multiple sectors
• Recruitment Advisor at Fieldfisher
• Experience in legal, financial services, hospitality and logistics recruitment
• Strong track record in stakeholder engagement and talent sourcing
• Consistently recognised for delivering results under pressure

Client approach

Jilly takes a proactive and personable approach to recruitment, ensuring both clients and candidates feel supported throughout the hiring process. She focuses on clear communication, transparency and delivering outcomes that support long-term success for businesses and individuals alike.

Background

Jilly began her career in recruitment within logistics before expanding into hospitality and financial services. She now specialises in legal recruitment, bringing a deep understanding of the expectations, culture and talent needs within modern law firms.