A Specialist Legal Recruitment Firm Built on Relationships
What Makes Deep Blue Different
Personal, Partner-Led Recruitment
Deep Legal Market Knowledge
Honest, Straightforward Advice
Relationships That Last
Peter Clark Founder & Director
Deep Blue Recruitment was founded by Peter Clark in Berlin in 2019, following his experience helping Taxfix recruit its first in-house lawyer. That assignment highlighted the importance of specialist market knowledge and a personal approach to legal recruitment.
Since then, Deep Blue has supported businesses across Germany, from early-stage startups and high-growth technology companies to DAX-listed corporations, international businesses and investment funds, helping them recruit experienced lawyers and legal leaders.
While the business has evolved, our philosophy remains the same: build strong relationships, offer honest advice and focus on making the right long-term hire.
"The most rewarding part of what we do isn't simply making a placement. It's seeing the people and businesses we've worked with grow, and being part of that journey."
The principles that shape who we are, how we work and the relationships we build.
Ambitious
Ethical
Curious
Resilient
Partner of choice for in-house legal teams.
What Our Clients Say
What Taxfix says
"Deep Blue helped us hire our first in-house lawyer in Berlin and became a trusted partner as our legal team grew. Their network across Berlin and the wider German legal market gave us access to exceptional talent quickly and efficiently. A long-term recruitment partner that understands the market and delivers results."
What Lingoda says
"At Lingoda, we were facing challenges finding the right General Counsel in Berlin’s highly competitive legal market. We were referred to Deep Blue and immediately saw the value of their deep relationships and reach across Germany’s legal community. The quality of candidates, speed of the process and level of communication stood out from the beginning. Deep Blue introduced us to outstanding candidates who were not actively on the market, and we quickly found a candidate who was an excellent fit both professionally and culturally. We would highly recommend Deep Blue to any company hiring legal talent in Germany. Their network and understanding of the market are exceptional."
What Zalando says
"Deep Blue has been a reliable partner for us in finding great candidates for particularly challenging roles or when timelines were tight. They are focused, responsive, and well-connected in the legal space - something we truly appreciate in a partnership."
What Staffbase says
"We needed to hire a General Counsel in Berlin and turned to Deep Blue. From the very first conversation, it was clear they understood the German legal market - they have deep expertise and vast legal network as a headhunter for General Counsel roles. Within just 7 days, they delivered a shortlist of excellent candidates, and we hired a great General Counsel. Their speed, precision, and professionalism set them apart. If you’re looking for a headhunter to hire your next General Counsel, I would highly recommend Deep Blue."
What HomeToGo says
"We needed to quickly fill a very specialized legal position in Berlin, which we anticipated would be difficult to find. Peter Clark made the entire process exceptionally smooth and simple, resulting in a fast and great outcome for our team."
Our Legal Recruitment Services
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Let's Get to Know Each Other
Whether you're building your first in-house legal team, expanding an existing function or looking to appoint your next General Counsel in Germany, we'd be happy to learn more about your business and discuss how we can support your hiring plans.
