Daniel Chatfield

Daniel Chatfield is the founder and Director of UNCOVER, a specialist recruitment agency focused on Legal Risk & Compliance professionals.12 His career journey is quite interesting:

Background and Experience

Daniel initially trained and qualified as a solicitor in South Africa.1 In 2015, he relocated to the United Kingdom, where he joined an international recruitment firm.2 At this firm, he spent six years leading the Legal Governance team, during which he worked extensively with top international and national law firms.1

Founding UNCOVER

After gaining significant experience in the recruitment industry, Daniel identified a gap in the market for a specialized agency that could help both clients and candidates uncover their potential.2 This led him to establish UNCOVER, leveraging his unique background as a former lawyer to better understand the legal and compliance industry.1

Specialization and Expertise

As the Director of UNCOVER, Daniel specializes in:

• Recruiting for legal risk and compliance professionals
• Placing candidates at various levels, from Analysts to General Counsels
• Working with law firms and companies in the commerce and industry sectors3

Reputation in the Industry

Daniel has built a strong reputation in the legal recruitment field. He's known for:

• His extensive experience in the London compliance market
• Taking time to understand candidates' skills, experiences, and goals
• Providing trusted advice and representation to job seekers1

Daniel Chatfield is also a content creator in his field, hosting "The Uncover Pod," a podcast that explores the Legal Risk & Compliance industry.5 His expertise has led him to contribute to the Law Society communities as well.4