Cogito Supports Orwins with Transformational Talent Acquisition Programme

Cogito Talent (Cogito) is proud to announce its partnership with Orwins as the firm embarks on a significant period of transformation and growth, underpinned by a comprehensive Recruitment Transformation programme designed to modernise, scale and future-proof its talent acquisition function.

As Orwins continues to evolve its service offering and strengthen its position in key legal markets, the firm recognised the need for a more strategic, insight-driven approach to recruitment—one that not only supports immediate hiring demands, but also builds the foundations for long-term, sustainable growth.

Supporting Orwins’ Evolving Skills Agenda

As Orwins continues to grow across its London, Manchester and Reading offices as well as seeking talent for remote based roles, its hiring strategy is increasingly focused on:

• High-calibre lateral hires who can accelerate capability in key practice areas
• Client-facing professionals who combine technical expertise with commercial acumen
• Individuals who align with the firm’s collaborative, transparent and growth-oriented culture
• Future leaders who can contribute to long-term innovation and expansion

Building a Talent Function for the Future

Cogito’s programme directly supports these priorities through targeted headhunting, talent pooling, and ongoing engagement strategies that build relationships with prospective hires long before roles become available.

By proactively mapping and nurturing talent, the partnership ensures Orwins is positioned ahead of demand—able to secure critical skills in competitive legal markets and build teams that reflect both current needs and future ambitions.

Through this partnership, Cogito is delivering a high-touch, collaborative programme that brings together operational excellence with strategic transformation. At its core is the establishment of a fully embedded Talent Acquisition function, designed to be insourced within 12 months, equipping Orwins with the tools, processes and capability required for continued success.

The programme introduces dedicated Talent Acquisition specialists with deep legal sector expertise, responsible for managing Orwins’ end-to-end recruitment process. Alongside this, Cogito is implementing a proactive lateral hiring strategy—building and nurturing pipelines of high-calibre legal professionals aligned to the firm’s future growth ambitions.

Crucially, this transformation is not solely focused on delivery—but on redefining how Orwins approaches talent. Enhanced employer branding, improved candidate and hiring manager experience, and data-led decision-making sit at the heart of the programme. By embedding best-in-class recruitment practices and introducing robust analytics and reporting, the firm is gaining real-time insight into hiring performance, market dynamics and candidate behaviour.

This shift marks a significant change from traditional, reactive recruitment models toward a more strategic, insight-led function. It enables Orwins to reduce reliance on external agencies, improve cost efficiency, and build direct access to high-quality talent pools—particularly within competitive lateral hire markets.

The programme also supports broader organisational change at Orwins, aligning recruitment activity with the firm’s evolving culture, brand and strategic direction. By integrating talent acquisition more closely with business objectives, the firm is better positioned to attract professionals who not only meet technical requirements but also align with its values and long-term vision.

Looking ahead, the transformation establishes a clear roadmap for future capability. Continuous improvement is built into the programme through regular performance reviews, candidate feedback loops and market intelligence reporting. This ensures that Orwins’s recruitment function remains agile, responsive and aligned with both current priorities and future growth plans.

“Our growth ambitions are built on our people. Partnering with Cogito allows us to move beyond traditional recruitment and create a talent acquisition function that is proactive, insight-led and aligned to our long-term vision. By investing in the right people, processes and candidate experience, we are strengthening our ability to attract exceptional talent and build a culture where individuals can thrive.” 

Luke Yoell, Chief People Officer, Orwins

A Partnership Focused on People

Ultimately, this transformation programme reflects a shared philosophy between Cogito and Orwins: that business success begins with people.

By investing in a modern, agile talent acquisition model, Orwins is not only addressing immediate hiring needs but also laying the foundations for long-term growth, cultural cohesion, and sustained excellence.

Interesting in working for Orwins?

Find out more about working for Orwins: https://www.orwins.law/people/careers/ or send your CV to careers@orwins.law

Transforming Talent Acquisition

Cogito Talent is a specialist talent acquisition and recruitment transformation partner, delivering high-impact RPO and consulting solutions across professional services sectors. With a focus on insight, innovation and collaboration, Cogito helps organisations build scalable, high-performing hiring functions that drive business success.

To learn more about Cogito’s insight-led approach to recruitment click here: Talent Acquisition | Cogito Talent