In-house legal and compliance recruitment services
Permanent and interim recruitment, search intervention and market intelligence for in-house legal and compliance teams. Career conversations for legal and compliance professionals.
Permanent and interim recruitment
We combine established professional relationships with targeted research to reach suitable candidates, including those not actively looking. Candid conversations help us assess their experience, interest and motivations before making introductions.
Each assignment is led at director level, with dedicated research support covering market mapping, candidate identification and targeted engagement.
You receive candidate assessments and progress updates, with support through interviews, offer discussions and onboarding.
- Legal leadership and General Counsel appointments
- Commercial, employment and privacy counsel
- Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer appointments
- Permanent and interim requirements
Search intervention
When a search has stalled, repeating the same approach can prolong the vacancy. We reassess the brief, previous market coverage and candidate response, then agree a focused approach to identifying and engaging suitable talent.
We agree a practical route forward with your hiring team. This may include refining the role, widening the target market or approaching candidates who have not yet been reached. The assignment can cover a defined part of the search or continue through to appointment, according to the agreed scope.
When to involve us
- The search is producing too few relevant candidates.
- Candidates are withdrawing or declining offers.
- The role requirements or market expectations need reassessment.
Market intelligence
Before committing to a search or changing a team structure, clients may need a clearer view of the available talent. We provide targeted research to inform hiring decisions, role scope and market engagement.
The scope can include talent mapping, an overview of comparable team structures and compensation insight where reliable information is available. Deliverables and research boundaries are agreed before work begins.
Career advisory
We speak with legal and compliance professionals considering their next move, helping them assess relevant opportunities, role scope and the direction of their careers.
We discuss your experience, priorities and the market context for your next step. Topics may include role scope, positioning, remuneration expectations and the practical considerations of a transition.
Questions about working with us
How quickly can we meet suitable candidates?
We agree the timetable at the outset and introduce suitable, assessed candidates as the search progresses, without waiting for the full shortlist. Timing depends on the role, market and candidate availability.
How many candidates do you typically approach?
For a full search, we typically approach 80–120 prospective candidates. The number varies with the role, market and agreed scope.
Which legal and compliance roles do you cover?
We recruit across in-house roles requiring a qualified lawyer, from Counsel to General Counsel. We also support specialist and leadership compliance appointments, including Chief Compliance Officer roles.
Which locations do you cover?
We support appointments across the US, UK, Europe and the Middle East. Our recruitment experience includes placements across continental Europe, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
We welcome in-person conversations in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia, including at mutually convenient locations across the region, as well as meetings in London. Video meetings are available across all our markets.
Do you work alongside internal recruitment teams?
Yes. We work with HR and internal talent acquisition teams, supporting a complete search or an agreed part of the process.
How do your search engagements work?
We agree the search scope, deliverables and commercial terms before work begins. Our retained searches use staged fees linked to commencement, shortlist delivery and appointment. Alternative arrangements may be agreed according to the assignment.
Choose the support your situation requires
Tell us whether you are making an appointment, reviewing a search or planning your next career move.