The Pure Legal team

Commerce & Industry

Chris Nelson, Managing Director Chris established Pure Recruitment Group in 1999 and has a leading reputation in the structured tax and finance areas with significant experience recruiting at director and managing director level. Prior to this, Chris spent time at Michael Page International where he took on responsibility for the firm’s legal, tax, accounting and management consultancy businesses. Chris spent his early career with Arthur Andersen as a tax consultant in their London office after reading Law at Leeds University. Chris’s interests include golf and marathon running, though seldom at the same time. T: 020 7429 4474 chrisnelson@purerecruitment.com

Mark Pryor, Director Mark joined Pure Recruitment Group in 2000. He has developed a successful retained executive search practice, recruiting tax directors, group treasurers and general counsels for FTSE listed companies, overseas multinationals and financial institutions. He has over 11 years' experience handling executive search and selection assignments at department head level and their deputies. Mark plays football for IBIS FC and tries to spend as much time as possible trying to get his golf handicap down. T: 020 7429 4432 markpryor@purerecruitment.com

Andrew Neil, Executive Consultant Andrew is an executive consultant at Pure, specialising in the placement of lawyers from mid-level to general counsel within commerce and industry. His experience encompasses a diverse range of markets from technology through to construction & engineering. Andrew specialised in legal recruitment in 2002 after graduating from Swansea University with a degree in Law. Previously a senior consultant with another City based recruitment company, Andrew has significant experience working with FTSE 350 companies and large multi-nationals. A keen sportsman, Andrew’s early passion for rugby has not diminished although admittedly his playing days are behind him. Andrew retains the adrenaline rush with annual ski trips to the Alps in winter, and fills his weekends with a more relaxing round of golf. T: 020 7429 4431 andrewneil@purerecruitment.com

Bianca Thomond, Consultant Bianca joined the Pure Recruitment Group in April 2007 to help establish the Legal Commerce business and continues to specialise in placing lawyers in-house throughout the EMEA region.   Formerly a consultant at an established London-based legal recruitment firm, she has developed a wealth of experience working with a range of FTSE-listed businesses, large multinationals and SMEs within financial services and commerce/industry since 2001.   Always keen for a challenge, she enjoys travelling, sport, renovating properties and attempting to cook. T: 020 7429 4436 biancathomond@purerecruitment.com

David Hurrell, Consultant David joined Pure Legal to focus on placing lawyers into commerce and industry on a permanent basis. Previously a senior consultant with a global recruitment firm, David has built relationships with some of the world’s leading oil and gas companies. Additionally he has extensive experience of working with a broad range of FTSE350 clients. He successfully completed the GDL and LPC at BPP in London having studied for a BA in History at University College, London. David spends his leisure time supporting Gloucester Rugby Club and looks forward to them lifting the Heineken Cup this season! Cooking is a major hobby for David and he is gradually working his way around the capital’s restaurants. T: 020 7429 4495 davidhurrell@purerecruitment.com

Roz Etkind, Consultant Roz joined Pure Legal to focus on international placements recruiting qualified lawyers up to and including Partner level into Private Practice. She worked for a leading Pharmaceutical Company after gaining a BSc at university. Prior to joining Pure, Roz worked for a global recruitment company placing lawyers into Private Practice internationally and US law firms. Roz plays a number of musical instruments, is a keen traveller who always likes an adventure and enjoys scuba diving and kayaking. Big fan of Asia, especially India and Indian food. T: 020 7429 4446 rozetkind@purerecruitment.com