Laila Caruso 

Laila Caruso 

Laila has nearly 20 years’ experience in the legal recruitment sector, working across different areas of legal practice. 
 
She began her career with an award-winning City boutique legal search firm, working on partner level searches for retained clients. 
 
Her experience includes: 
 
Working on search assignments for both private practice and in-house clients. 
Compiling due diligence reports on candidates and team hires for law firms in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia. 
Preparing market intelligence reports. 
 
Laila has focused on litigation since 2017 and joined Auston Legal in March 2020 to strengthen both the company’s presence in the sector and its offering across the market. 
 
She currently focuses on associate recruitment for leading insurance firms in London and Bristol. 
 
Laila read Law and History at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and completed her LLM with SOAS and King’s College London in 2004. 
 
Outside of the office, Laila enjoys Zumba and Yoga/Pilates, reading, travelling, and politics. 
Direct: +44 20 3129 8821 
Mobile: +44 7974 820 298 
E-mail: Laila@Austonlegal.com 

TESTIMONIALS 

I would highly recommend Laila to anyone looking for a recruiter with specialist knowledge of the insurance industry. Laila is patient, attentive, and genuinely has an interest in ensuring that you land the right role for you. Her knowledge and reputation within the industry also help to open doors, with her clients completely trusting her judgment. A cut above the rest. 
 
Laila has entirely changed my perspective on job hunting and recruiting. It really can be “easy” with the right people on your side. She guided me through the entire process and made the daunting task of moving to another jurisdiction worthwhile. I am so thankful for her and cannot recommend her enough if you are in the job market. 
 
 
Outstandingly efficient is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Laila's work. She has been a crucial ally in helping me find and secure my Associate position. Laila and Adam have deep connections within the legal sector and their level of determination and support is what I dreamt of getting from a recruiter. Laila followed me during every step of the recruitment process and has been there at all times (weekends included) to offer invaluable guidance ALWAYS with a friendly, approachable, and cordial touch. Laila has been great at thinking ahead and this undoubtedly comes from her seasoned experience in this sector. 
To me, Laila and the whole team at Auston Legal have set the standard. 
Highly highly recommended. 
 
 
 
Laila helped me secure a job in London. I can’t thank her enough for her help - she was incredibly professional, patient and knowledgeable. Laila understands the London Insurance market extremely well, and was proactive in seeking out opportunities based on our discussions. She always made time to speak and really listened to what I was looking for in a role and my reasons for moving. She also went above and beyond in making the time to make me feel comfortable in the move and finding a role that would fit me. I was recommended to contact Laila by a friend, and I have now also recommended her to several other friends.