Just Search Group has officially launched, bringing together specialist executive search expertise under a single, scalable brand serving the Japan market. The newly formed parent company encompasses Just Legal, a market-leading legal recruitment firm established in 2014, and introduces Just HR, its latest division dedicated to HR executive search. The creation of Just Search Group marks a strategic step toward delivering specialist search and recruitment services with a unified purpose. Led by Group CEO, Paul Cochrane, Just Search Group’s mission is to deepen its long-term partnerships while maintaining the high-quality, consultative service that clients across Japan have come to trust. Just HR, headed by co-founder and Managing Director Jason Lewis, starts with a clear focus: supporting organisations in their search for exceptional HR talent. The launch complements broader trends within the Japanese executive hiring market, where businesses are increasingly focused on employee experience, culture transformation and organisational resilience. Just HR is poised to support this shift by connecting forward-thinking employers with HR professionals who can lead meaningful change. From CHROs and HRBPs to specialists in Learning & Development, Employee Relations, and beyond, Just HR is designed to address the growing demand for capable HR leadership in Japan’s evolving market. With plans in motion to grow into additional professional sectors, Just Search Group is now focused on building a future-ready platform for delivering its singular style of executive search in Japan. “This is a pivotal moment,” said Cochrane. “Bringing Just Legal and Just HR together under Just Search Group sets a strong foundation for future growth into new professional verticals, while reinforcing our commitment to meticulous and human-centred search.” “Our clients have consistently told us that the real value lies in specialization,” said Jason Lewis. “Just HR was built in direct response to that need, giving clients a dedicated, knowledgeable partner for HR executive search. We’re excited to bring this level of depth and focus to the market.” For more information, visit justsearchgroup.com .

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