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Legal Private Practice

Our wide-ranging UK and international network of elite firms means we have the relationships and influence to help you secure your next legal job. Our specialists have a wealth of knowledge across the sector to attract best in class talent and place professionals in exclusive private practice jobs.

What legal roles can you help us hire for?

Our offering splits across several sides of the legal market — Private Practice, and In-House, covering Legal Counsel, Claims, Risk & Compliance, and Transactional Risk & M&A Insurance.

Private Practice

We work across the UK, the Americas and the Middle East, from NQ through to Partner-level appointments and full team lifts. We're practice area agnostic and cover the full spectrum of services offered by firms, and we also support firms with operational hires such as Risk & Compliance, Business Development, Marketing, Professional Support & Knowledge Lawyer, and Finance hires.

In-House Legal

Our in-house offering has a specific focus on the Insurance, Financial Services and Private Equity markets, with genuine global reach — we've placed candidates in over 20 countries. We cover roles from General Counsel and Legal Counsel hires across all specialisms, through to Company Secretaries, backed by a team with a combined 40 years' experience working with corporates, banks, financial institutions and top FTSE global businesses.

Claims

Our roots, expertise and network across the insurance and private practice space mean we're exceptionally well placed to support insurers, brokers, MGAs and law firms with hiring for claims professionals at all levels — and to open up a broader talent pool. We're able to give lawyers looking to move into claims from private practice comprehensive counsel and advice, as well as supporting professionals already operating in the space with lateral moves.

Risk & Compliance

Our Risk & Compliance practice specialises in placing professionals into the insurance space globally, with a dedicated team operating from Compliance Analysts through to Chief Risk Officers, bringing over 20 years' experience working with leading brands, regulatory institutes and governing bodies. Our understanding of the Risk & Compliance space, combined with our insurance expertise, allows us to provide informed counsel and advice to insurance organisations hiring into their teams.

Transactional Risk & M&A Insurance

We're considered the leading recruiter in the space globally, having built out a large part of the market and placed over 650 professionals into the space over the last 15 years. We have a first-class reputation globally and have been responsible for some of the market's headline moves and build-outs — many of the professionals we've placed in the space are now leading voices for the class. If the role you need sits outside this list, just ask — our reach across the market runs wide and deep.

Why use a specialist legal recruiter instead of a generalist?

A specialist legal recruiter brings deep sector knowledge that a generalist simply can't match — particularly within a focused industry such as insurance, financial services or private equity. We understand the technical and commercial demands of both private practice and the firms that need specific sector or technical strength for their industry, so we screen for the right qualifications and experience from the start, not just keywords on a CV.

It's a market that's moving fast: our own research found 67% of legal professionals are considering a move this year, with 58% reporting dissatisfaction in their current role. Specialist insight is what turns that movement into the right move, for both sides.

Here's where that specialism pays off:

  • Market insight: we know current salary benchmarks, hiring trends, and who's moving where, across private practice and in-house — informed by our own annual Salary Guide and market sentiment research.

  • Access to passive candidates: our networks reach skilled lawyers who aren't actively job hunting but would consider the right move.

  • Faster, sharper shortlists: because we qualify candidates against your technical and cultural needs, you spend less time sifting and more time meeting people worth hiring.

The result is a smarter process, stronger matches, and hires who stay for the long term.

What support will I get when looking for a new legal role?

You'll receive hands-on support at every stage, from your first conversation through to settling into your new firm. We begin by understanding your career goals, technical strengths and what matters most to you, so we only put forward opportunities that genuinely fit.

Here's what you can expect from us:

  • Career guidance:we take time to understand where you want to go, whether that's a change of specialism, a step up to Partner, or a move in-house.

  • Relevant opportunities:we match you to roles that suit your PQE, ambitions and preferred working style, including flexible and hybrid arrangements.

  • Interview preparation:we brief you on the firm, the role and likely questions, so you walk in confident.

  • Salary guidance:we share current market rates and benefits data so you can negotiate from an informed position.

  • Ongoing communication:we keep you updated throughout the process and stay in touch after you start.

Whether you're actively job hunting or simply exploring your options, we're here to help you make the right move.

Is my job search kept confidential?

Yes. Discretion is central to how we work — we never share your CV, your name, or any details of your search with a firm or employer without your explicit permission first. Many of the professionals we support are already in a role, so every conversation is treated accordingly, whether it's an initial, exploratory chat or a live application.