Recruit a General Counsel

The General Counsel is the person management turns to in critical situations. We’ll help you recruit a Head of Legal who possesses both legal expertise and business acumen.

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We specialize in recruiting general counsel!

The role of General Counsel or Head of Legal is a leadership position that happens to be legal in nature. The person in this role must have a comprehensive understanding of the company’s overall risk profile, handle disputes and interactions with regulatory authorities, participate in acquisitions, and at the same time build and lead a department that is often small relative to its responsibilities.

This makes the recruitment process dependent on the individual. We take the time to understand how your management team works before we begin the search, since the general counsel’s influence is, in practice, determined by the level of trust within that group.

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We reach general counsel who aren't on the market

General counsel positions are almost never filled through job postings. We systematically survey the market and discreetly reach out to in-house counsel who are ready to take the next step, as well as general counsel at companies of comparable size and complexity.

Our Offer for Recruiting a General Counsel

Understanding Your Needs: We assess the risk profile, dispute history, ownership structure, international presence, and the role’s mandate within the management team.
Proactive Candidate Attraction: We identify and contact candidates directly, maintaining complete confidentiality throughout the entire process.
Thorough selection process: We evaluate leadership, integrity, and the ability to provide clear guidance under pressure—not just the breadth of legal expertise.
Project Management and Support: We manage the process and serve as a sounding board until a decision is reached and an agreement is signed.

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We take an outreach-based and proactive approach

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”Talent Search understood our needs right away. They’re fast, personal, and attentive.”

Edith Lau

CEO of Meetric Accounting
”Throughout the process, we as a client have received professional and relevant support to help us make decisions. We’ve been able to focus on the right things and, in doing so, ensure high quality in our recruitment.”

Simon Johansson

Brookhaven Instruments

Other legal positions we are recruiting for:

Corporate Counsel

Lawyer

Compliance Officer

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Talent Search ensures fast and efficient recruitment

Using our proven process, we deliver candidates who have been identified, contacted, interviewed, and background-checked within approximately 2.5 weeks. For a management position, the final stage typically takes longer—but the identification phase should never take that long.

We handle the entire process, from the job description to the hiring decision, and can keep the recruitment process confidential throughout.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring a General Counsel

What is the difference between a chief legal officer, a corporate lawyer, and a general counsel?

The corporate lawyer handles the company’s legal matters on an operational level. The Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel are the individuals who head the legal function, sit on or are closely associated with the executive management team, and are responsible for the company’s overall legal risk. The title “General Counsel” is most commonly used in international corporations.
When is the right time to make the move from in-house counsel to general counsel?

Common triggers include a workload that requires more than one lawyer, the company’s international expansion, changes in ownership, or external legal fees that have become difficult to justify. We help you assess whether you need a management role or an additional operational lawyer.
Can you handle the recruitment process confidentially?

Yes. Recruitment for general counsel positions is almost always conducted discreetly. We can manage the entire process without disclosing the company name until a late stage, both to candidates and to the market.
How soon can we see the candidates?

We typically present an initial selection of candidates who have been screened, interviewed, and had their backgrounds checked within approximately 2.5 weeks of the requirements profile being approved.