Overview

• Founded in 2017 and headquartered at 1 Temple Avenue, London EC4Y 0HA, Calibre Hiring operates as a solo-employee legal recruitment firm focused exclusively on contentious lawyer placements
• Prioritizes client and candidate satisfaction over fee generation or placement volume, with a documented policy of rejecting quick placements if they conflict with long-term success
• Partners specifically with US, Silver Circle, City, and Boutique law firms that maintain strong disputes practices, requiring deep brand/value alignment before collaboration
• Maintains strict confidentiality protocols for both candidates and clients, as outlined in its core operating principles since inception
• Specializes in market intelligence for legal professionals, particularly those monitoring career opportunities in London’s disputes/litigation sector

Specializations

• Legal Disputes & Litigation recruitment for US/UK law firms
• Placement of contentious lawyers in Silver Circle and City firms
• Executive search for boutique practices with dispute resolution teams
• Candidate-brand alignment matching based on firm values/culture analysis

Services & Approach

• Candidate-centric executive search with rigorous pre-placement vetting (only presents candidates exceeding client requirements)
• Confidential market intelligence for lawyers monitoring career opportunities
• Strategic career transition planning prioritizing long-term fit over speed
• Brand-aligned recruitment partnerships for firms with disputes practices