Lateral Partner (Law Firms)

Capio Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is advising on Lateral Partner positions in London with lucrative remuneration packages. The firm seeks Partners from Top 50 UK, Global, or US Firms, especially those with portable networks. Practice areas include Corporate, Private Equity, and more. Confidential conversations are offered to discuss market insights and opportunities. Interested candidates may reach out to the recruitment team for further discussions.

Qualifications

• Must be a Partner at a Top 50 UK, Global, or US Firm.
• Experience in Corporate, Private Equity, or relevant practice areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize confidential conversations about market and investment.
• Advise on strategic growth and lateral moves.

Skills

Portable network

Business development

Job description

Lateral Partner Hires – Strategic Growth – London

Over the past few weeks we have met with our clients to discuss strategic growth, and what 2026 has to offer – we are delighted to be advising on further Lateral Partner moves in London.

For the vast majority of firms we support; Partner growth is a priority heading into the new year! Given the competitive nature of the current Lateral Partner hiring market, enhanced packages are on offer for those who can bring further value to the practice.

Those with a strong portable network are in high demand; in addition, we have internal information from firms on investment direction and what practice groups they are prioritising over the next 5 Years.

If you are a Partner at a Top 50 UK, Global or US Firm considering your options; we are available over the next few weeks and holding F2F, Teams & Phone conversations.

Whilst remuneration is flexible / negotiable – below is initial insight; and what we have secured for Partners in 2025.

National / Top 50 UK Firms

Remuneration (£130,000 – £300,000 +)

Global / US Firms

Remuneration (£260,000 – £1M +)

Prioritized Practice Groups;

• Corporate (M&A)
• Private Equity
• Corporate Tax
• Funds
• Energy (Renewables)
• Oil & Gas
• Commercial Tech

My colleague Max Garland is also advising West End & Top 200 UK firms – keen to scale their London offering; and is particularly active across;

• Real Estate (Residential & Commercial)
• Private Client
• Personal Injury / Clinical Negligence
• Construction

In addition; he working on Legal Director & Day 1 Partner “step up” positions.

If you would like to organise a confidential conversation and better understand the market and investment – please reach out to Henry Hoey; Max Garland or Capio Recruitment

Happy to work around your availability, and speak out of traditional hours / over the festive break.

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