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Law Firm Associate Search
Winning the Law Firm Talent Race
Attracting the Best Associates in a Competitive Market
When every top law firm offers competitive salaries and high-profile work, how do you stand out? What convinces an associate to choose your firm over another?
The reality is, top associates aren’t just looking for a salary—they’re looking for the right fit.
That’s where we come in.
We Speak Your Language
We understand the nuances of associate hiring. We know that your firm’s identity is more than just financial metrics. We work closely with you to highlight what makes your firm and teams within it unique—whether it’s your culture, practice strengths, mentorship opportunities, or career trajectory.
Quality Over Quantity
When you receive a CV from us, you can trust that the associate isn’t just sending out mass applications—they’re genuinely interested in your firm. We focus on making thoughtful, strategic matches so that you’re meeting candidates who are aligned with your firm’s values, practice areas, and long-term vision.
Law Firm Partner Search
Building the Future of Your Law Firm
Strategic Partner Hiring for Growth
Great firms are built by visionary leaders. When we believe in the architects of a firm, we want to be the engineers who help bring that vision to life.
We partner with a select group of law firms. Our deep relationships with these firms mean that when we introduce a partner candidate, we know they have the potential to be a game-changer. Likewise, when we present your firm to a lateral partner, we know exactly how to make it stand out.
Focused, High-Impact Partner Searches
Tell us what matters most to your firm, and we’ll deliver. Let’s build something great together.
Contingent In-House Legal Search
Finding the right legal talent requires deep industry expertise - something most companies don’t have in-house. We understand that your talent acquisition team may not have specialised legal recruiters, which is where we come in. Whether you’re expanding or building your legal team from the ground up, we’re here to connect you with top-tier lawyers.
When Is Contingent Search the Right Choice?
Contingent searches work best for straightforward legal roles, such as Commercial Counsel, Litigation Counsel, or Corporate Counsel - positions where the hiring criteria are clear and the candidate pool is well-defined.
How Does It Work?
If you’re unfamiliar with hiring lawyers—or simply not seeing the right CVs—we can help. Our process includes:
✔️ Assessing your needs to understand your unique hiring goals
✔️ Leveraging our marketing efforts to attract the best talent
✔️ Tapping into our extensive legal network to connect you with high-calibre candidates
✔️ Presenting you with top-tier lawyers who are actively exploring in-house opportunities
Having placed lawyers in leading firms across the world, we’ve built a dynamic network of forward-thinking legal professionals. When they consider moving in-house, we’re the first call they make.
Why Choose Contingent Search?
A contingent search is risk-free - you only pay if we find the right hire for you. If you fill the role on your own, there’s no cost. But if we introduce you to your ideal candidate, the investment is well worth it.
Retained In-House Legal Search
Your Winning Play
When Is a Retained Search the Right Fit?
Retained searches are best suited for executive-level legal roles and positions requiring niche expertise, particularly when the talent pool is limited or highly competitive. These include roles like General Counsel or Head of Legal - positions where securing the right person is critical.
How Does It Work?
From day one, we take a hands-on, strategic approach to your search. We collaborate with you to:
✔️ Define the role and refine job specifications
✔️ Develop an ideal candidate profile
✔️ Conduct in-depth market research
✔️ Proactively reach out to top-tier candidates—including those who aren’t actively looking but would be open to the right opportunity
Over the course of up to three months, we leave no stone unturned—identifying and engaging legal talent that wouldn’t surface through traditional channels. Our process includes regular check-ins, interview support, reference vetting, and ongoing strategic guidance to ensure a smooth and efficient hiring journey.
Why Choose Retained Search?
✔️ Speed & Precision – Unlike contingent searches, which rely on active job seekers and existing networks, a retained search allows us to fully dedicate our time and resources to identifying and securing the perfect hire, leading to faster and more targeted results.
✔️ Direct Access to Top Talent – Instead of waiting for a high-calibre General Counsel to apply, we go straight to them, making sure you don’t miss out on the best in the market.
✔️ Diversity & Inclusion – A retained search enables us to take a proactive, thoughtful approach to expanding your talent pipeline, ensuring underrepresented groups are given fair consideration. Simply posting a job isn’t enough—we help you build a stronger, more diverse legal team.
A Guaranteed Hire, Done Right
We take retained searches seriously. Before committing, we carefully assess market conditions and your hiring expectations. If we aren’t fully confident in our ability to deliver the right hire, we won’t take the search on.