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Private Practice recruitment

Since 2001, we have been helping our clients to differentiate themselves to attract lawyers who can fulfil their growth plans and ensure they compete effectively. We have developed our original consultative approach to client relationships and Hydrogen has become a recognised brand in the London legal space. Two decades on, candidates have more options than ever before, yet it is still just as rewarding to guide, advise and find a candidate their dream job in this industry.

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Speed and delivery assurance

We consistently deliver higher service levels than our competitors, so you can be confident we will protect your brand and be great ambassadors for your firm

MarketWatch

We keep our passive candidate network engaged, so you get access to the best international legal talent that you often won’t find anywhere else

Deep Market Knowledge

Our team is split across private practice to deepen our specialist knowledge. On average, we have worked in the Legal practice for 6 years

Our services

To help our Private Practice clients attract the best legal talent, we have developed a number of different services and solutions that we tailor to their unique needs.


Choose the best hiring or consulting option for your firm.

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Case studies

Delivering the very best for the firms and lawyers we work with is our top priority. We will always build bespoke solutions to meet their unique needs and challenges.



These are just a few recent examples of how we have added value to their businesses.

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Our latest insights

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2022 Legal Salary Guide

We’ve compiled the latest salary ranges and contractor day rates for the legal professionals around the globe.



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The team

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It’s a job we love because the lawyers we work with are some of the brightest you’ll ever come across