In-house Legal Opportunities For Qualified Lawyers

Description:

Hydrogen Group, a globally recognized recruitment consultancy, is inviting experienced legal professionals to explore a broad range of in-house legal roles across the Financial Services and Commercial sectors in London. This opportunity is ideal for lawyers interested in transitioning from private practice to an in-house legal environment or for current in-house counsel seeking new challenges.

The in-house legal recruitment team at Hydrogen Group partners with an impressive portfolio of organizations including global investment banks, private equity firms, asset managers, FinTech companies, and brokerage houses. Their client base also spans commerce and industry sectors, ensuring a wide spectrum of legal career pathways for candidates with the right expertise and ambition.

These roles vary from Newly Qualified (NQ) positions to General Counsel (GC) level, with strong demand in the 2–6 years PQE range.

Key Practice Areas in Demand:

• Banking & Finance

• Funds

• Corporate Law

• Financial Services Regulation

• Capital Markets

• Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified lawyers with a background in private practice or in-house legal teams

• Professionals with training and experience at top-tier or highly-rated law firms

• Candidates with previous experience working in established corporate legal departments

• Legal professionals with strong academic and professional credentials

• Lawyers seeking to transition into roles where legal expertise intersects with commercial and strategic business functions

Opportunities Include:

• Legal Counsel

• Senior Legal Counsel

• Legal Business Partners

• Regulatory Legal Advisors

• Head of Legal

• General Counsel (GC)

• Project-Based Consultancy Roles

Why Consider These Roles:

• Exposure to strategic legal decision-making within high-performing businesses

• Work directly with C-level executives and cross-functional stakeholders

• Career development in fast-evolving sectors such as FinTech and private equity

• Opportunity to influence policy, compliance, contracts, risk, governance, and regulatory matters

• Join organizations with strong internal legal teams and professional growth opportunities