Private practice

Our Private Practice recruitment team specialises in placing qualified lawyers across all disciplines and practices into the leading UK, US and international law firms. With the market in a constant state of flux, our unrivalled understanding of the market allows us to identify a range of options best suited to your skills and experience.

We don't just tell you what opportunities there are in the market - we arm you with all the information you'll need about the evolution of a firm (or practice area) together with its future prospects and expectations, to enable you to make a truly informed choice about your next move. We speak to partners and key decision makers on a daily basis to gain a true insight and knowledge of their current recruitment needs and ongoing strategies.

We offer some of the most comprehensive guidance around on lawyers' salaries, as well as an unparalleled insight into past, current and future legal market trends - to help you decide when the best time may be to consider moving to another law firm.

At Edwards Gibson we recognise that every lawyer is an individual and that motivations for moving vary greatly from one person to the next. Whether it be lifestyle, money, prospects or just personal preference, our Private Practice recruitment team gets right to the heart of the matter by asking the how, when, where and why questions.

Whether you are looking for an early career opportunity or a strategic senior level move, speak to one of our recruitment consultants to find out more about your options.

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