Just Search Group

Just Search Group
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Overview

Just Search Group is a specialist recruitment group operating in Japan, focused on professional services markets.


Launched in partnership with Four Pillars Group, the business has rapidly developed into one of Japan’s fastest growing specialist recruitment groups, supporting organisations across legal and human resources functions.


The Group operates through its core brands:

  • Just Legal
  • Just HR


Together, these brands deliver specialist recruitment solutions across key professional services sectors.


Growth and Performance

Since launch, Just Search Group has delivered strong growth and built a scalable platform within the Japanese market.

Key milestones include:

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Launching Just Finance in 2026

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Team size doubled over the past 18 months

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Increased turnover by over 70% year-on-year

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Recognised as one of the fastest growing specialist recruitment businesses in Japan

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Launched Just HR in 2025 to expand into HR recruitment

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Launched Definitive Consulting in Japan in 2024, introducing a partner-level search capability

Market Recognition

Just Search Group has established a strong position within the Japanese recruitment market through its focus on specialist sectors and delivery.

Both Just Legal and Just HR are recognised for:

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Strong Market Knowledge

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Specialist Expertise

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Consistent delivery across Professional Services Recruitment

This recognition reflects the strength of the business model and its impact within the Japanese recruitment market.

Four Pillars Group Partnership

Four Pillars Group has supported Inspired Recruitment across all stages of its growth, including:

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Business Planning And Launch

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Operational Support And Infrastructure

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Brand Positioning And Marketing Development

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Leadership Mentoring And Strategic Guidance

This support has enabled the founder to focus on culture, client service and delivery excellence.

Partnership Impact

Through shared operational resources, strategic guidance and consistent leadership mentoring, Inspired Recruitment has:

Scale Nationally

Expand Its Service Offerings

Built A Recognised Education Recruitment Brand

The business has achieved scale and recognition well beyond its size, positioning it as a leading recruitment partner within the education sector.

Founder Perspective

Paul Cochrane - Just Search Group

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