In-House Corporate Counsel
Our in-house counsel practice focuses on recruiting legal professionals who operate directly within a company's corporate legal department, prioritizing candidates who balance legal expertise with business acumen.
Unlike law firm recruiting, these services emphasize finding "strategic partners" who can translate legal risks into business language and align legal advice with corporate goals.
What We Do
Executive & Retained Search: Conduct high-profile, often exclusive searches for top-tier leadership such as General Counsel (GC), Chief Legal Officer (CLO), and Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).
Full Market Search: Proactively identify and engage "passive" candidates—highly qualified attorneys not actively seeking new roles—through deep industry networks and proprietary research.
Engaged & Contingent Searches: Provide recruitment for mid-level roles like Corporate Counsel, Senior Counsel, and Legal Operations managers.
Strategic Advisory & Assessment
Position Profiling: Partner with CEOs and Boards to define the role’s reporting structure, decision authority, and specific technical needs before the search begins.
Compensation Analysis: Provide data-driven consulting relating to current salary norms, bonuses, and equity structures for in-house roles across different industries.
Onboarding and Retention: Offer onboarding support and guidance for newly placed GCs to help them transition from law firm environments to corporate leadership.
Key Roles Placed
We cover the full spectrum of in-house legal functions, including:
General Counsel / CLO: The primary legal advisor to the CEO and Board.
Compliance & Regulatory: CCOs and Directors focused on industry-specific frameworks and risk management.
Specialized In-House Counsel: Attorneys for niche areas such as Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Tax, and Commercial Contracts.
Legal Operations: Professionals who manage the department's technology, budget, and outside counsel relationships.