Our legal recruiters directory lists 360+ US attorney recruiters and legal search firms, with every US office, so you can search by city, state or firm name. Each listing is checked against the firm’s own website. Many of these recruiters place lawyers in-house, from corporate counsel to general counsel; pair your search with our in-house counsel jobs and general counsel jobs.
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Gibson Arnold & Associates Denver, CO work Houston, TX work Los Angeles, CA work Website: gibsonarnold.com Biography
Gibson Arnold & Associates is a legal staffing and recruiting firm with offices in Denver and Golden, Colorado, and Houston, Texas, and more than four decades in the industry. It offers temporary staffing, full-time legal recruiting, retained partner searches, e-discovery and document review teams, and contract attorneys through its Distinguished Legal Advisors® program.
In their words: “With over 4 decades of experience in the legal recruiting and legal staffing industry, we have the network, the reach and the expertise to match candidates and employers successfully.”
Source: Gibson Arnold & Associates Website
At a glance
- Offices: Denver and Golden, CO, and Houston, TX
- Experience: over four decades, according to the firm
- Services: temporary staffing, legal recruiting, retained search and e-discovery
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners (retained search)
- Attorneys
- Contract and project attorneys
- Document review teams
- Paralegals and legal support staff
Who they recruit for
Law firms, including AmLaw 100 firms, and companies.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Denver legal jobs, Colorado legal jobs, Houston legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
3630 Peachtree Road NE Suite 1075 Atlanta, GA 30326 work125 Summer Street Suite 1230 Boston, MA 02110-1626 work233 South Wacker Drive Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60606 work2101 Cedar Springs Road Suite 1450 Dallas, TX 75201 work1900 Avenue of the Stars Suite 1225 Los Angeles, CA 90067 work4000 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Suite 410 Coral Gables, FL 33146 work701 N Washington Ave Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55401 work200 Park Avenue Suite 702 New York, NY 10166 work2005 Market Street Suite 910 Philadelphia, PA 19103 work1155 SW Morrison St. Suite 200 Portland, OR 97205 work11911 Freedom Dr Suite 790 Reston, VA 20190 workOne Montgomery Street Suite 3250 San Francisco, CA 94104 work6910 E. Chauncey Lane Suite 240 Phoenix, AZ 85054 work600 5th Street Suite 604 Washington, DC 20001 work Website: www.kornferry.com Biography
Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting and executive search firm. Its Legal practice recruits for law firms and corporate clients, and runs a dedicated in-house legal recruiting service for company legal departments.
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel and chief legal officer
- Chief compliance officer
- Corporate secretary
- Senior legal and compliance executives, including roles at private equity-backed companies
Who they recruit for
Corporate legal departments (public, private and private equity-backed companies) and law firms.
Best fit for senior candidates: general counsel, chief legal officer and deputy GC searches are typically retained by the hiring company. Browse current general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
940 East 2nd Street Suite 2 Los Angeles, CA 90012 work New York, NY work Chicago, IL work San Francisco, CA work Washington, DC work Houston, TX work Dallas, TX work Austin, TX work San Antonio, TX work Seattle, WA work Miami, FL work Phone: +1 310-405-0092work Email: contact@laterallink.comINTERNET Website: laterallink.com Biography
Lateral Link is a legal recruiting firm whose recruiters are former Big Law attorneys. It runs retained and contingent searches for law firm partners and groups, lateral associates and in-house lawyers, and operates from more than a dozen locations in the U.S. and Asia.
In their words: “Our team of former biglaw attorneys specializes in both retained and contingent searches.”
Source: Lateral Link Website
At a glance
- Offices: over a dozen locations in the U.S. and Asia, according to the firm
- Track record: the firm says it has made over 10,000 placements and placed candidates at 75% of the Am Law 200
- Founded: almost 20 years ago, according to the firm
- Sister companies: staffing, document review and the Haistack.ai recruiting platform
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners and practice groups
- Lateral associates
- In-house counsel
Who they recruit for
Am Law 200 law firms and companies from the Fortune 500, private equity, entertainment and emerging tech.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Los Angeles legal jobs, New York legal jobs, general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
Biography
Le Grand Legal Search is a Los Angeles legal recruitment firm founded in 2024 by a recruiter with more than 25 years in legal staffing and executive search. It places attorneys and legal professionals on a direct-hire basis with law firms and corporate legal departments across the U.S.
In their words: “By bridging the gap between top legal talent and leading employers, Le Grand Legal Search ensures placements that create lasting value—for both our candidates and clients.”
Source: Le Grand Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: Los Angeles, CA
- Founded: 2024, according to the firm
- Search types: direct-hire recruitment and placement
Legal roles recruited
- Attorneys
- Legal professionals
- Corporate professionals
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporate legal departments across the U.S.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Los Angeles legal jobs, California legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
Biography
LTS (Legal Talent Solutions) is a Los Angeles legal recruiting firm focused mainly on Am Law 100/200 law firms. It recruits legal support professionals, attorneys, legal operations staff and law firm executives, and also handles partner group moves, on temporary, permanent and executive terms.
In their words: “A search firm catered to the legal support community.”
Source: LTS Website
At a glance
- Based in: Los Angeles, CA
- Track record: the firm says it has made over 1,000 placements since 2008
- Clients: the firm says 35% of the Am Law 100 partners with it
- Search types: temporary, permanent and executive placement
Legal roles recruited
- Legal support staff and paralegals
- Lateral associates
- Legal operations, privacy and legal technology roles
- Law firm C-suite executives
- Partner groups
Who they recruit for
Mainly Am Law 100/200 law firms, plus corporate legal departments.
Browse current Los Angeles legal jobs, California legal jobs and New York legal jobs.
437 Kipling Street, Unit 200 Palo Alto, CA 94301 work75 Rockefeller Plaza Suite 2200 B New York, NY 10019 work2100 L Street, NW Suite 525 Washington, DC 20037 work700 South Flower Street Suite 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90017 workOne Embarcadero Suite 1200 San Francisco, CA 94111 work Phone: (650) 235-4875work Email: gabby.kitney@macrae.comINTERNET Website: http://www.macrae.com Biography
Macrae, Inc. is a legal recruiting firm that places partners with leading global law firms. Its offices include Palo Alto, New York (Rockefeller Plaza), Washington, DC and Los Angeles in the US, and London.
In their words: “Macrae is the leading transatlantic legal recruiting firm placing partners into the top global law firms in London, NYC, D.C., San Francisco and the Silicon Valley.”
Source: Macrae Website
At a glance
- Offices: Palo Alto, CA; New York, NY; Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA; London
- Focus: lateral partner and practice group moves
- Research: the firm publishes reports on lateral partner hiring and legal market trends
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners and practice groups
Who they recruit for
Top global law firms in the US and London.
Law firm partner searches. Browse current New York legal jobs, Washington, DC legal jobs, Palo Alto legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA) is a global legal recruiting firm. It places lawyers and legal professionals with corporations and law firms, including general counsel, in-house legal department, compliance and board searches, and law firm partner and associate moves.
In their words: “We are the global navigators of legal careers. Our legal recruiting services match law firms and corporations with elite lawyers and legal professionals.”
Source: Major, Lindsey & Africa Website
At a glance
- Offices: the firm says it has over 200 recruiters across 27 locations worldwide; US offices include New York, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago and Dallas
- History: over 40 years in legal recruiting, according to the firm
- Volume: the firm reports 1,272 placements in 2025
- Research: MLA publishes widely cited compensation surveys of partners and in-house counsel
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel, chief legal officer, deputy GC and other in-house legal roles
- Compliance and board members
- Law firm partners, practice groups and associates
- Interim and contract legal talent
Who they recruit for
Corporations (public, private and private equity-backed) and law firms worldwide.
Best fit for senior candidates: general counsel and deputy GC searches are typically retained by the hiring company. Browse current general counsel jobs, deputy general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
Biography
Michael Page is a global recruitment firm. Its legal practice recruits lawyers and legal professionals for businesses, with US offices including New York, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Philadelphia.
In their words: “Looking to build your team with top-notch Legal talent? Michael Page has you covered. Partner with us to fill your key roles faster.”
Source: Michael Page Website
At a glance
- Offices: New York, NY (Third Avenue) and Boston, MA, plus Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Philadelphia
- Volume: the firm says it fills an average of 267 roles a month across sectors in the US
- Focus: legal talent that combines legal expertise with commercial awareness, including passive candidates
Legal roles recruited
- In-house counsel and legal department roles
- Compliance and contracts professionals
- Paralegals and legal support
Who they recruit for
Businesses hiring for their legal teams across the US.
Mainly in-house. Browse current in-house counsel jobs, New York legal jobs and Chicago legal jobs.
Biography
Pacific Legal Search is a Los Angeles legal search firm founded in 2014 by former practicing attorneys. It focuses on permanent placement of partners, associates and patent professionals with regional, national and international law firms, and on in-house positions, mainly in California.
In their words: “Pacific Legal Search was founded in 2014 by former attorneys.”
Source: Pacific Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: Los Angeles, CA
- Founded: 2014, according to the firm
- Team: former transactional and litigation attorneys, according to the firm
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners and associates
- Patent professionals
- In-house attorneys
Who they recruit for
Regional, national and international law firms and in-house employers, mainly in California.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Los Angeles legal jobs, California legal jobs, Los Angeles general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
Biography
Reece Legal Search (RLS) is a West Coast attorney search firm founded in 1999 and based in Los Angeles. It recruits associates, partners and practice groups for mid-sized to large law firms in California and elsewhere, and its site also lists contract attorney services.
In their words: “For clients, we recruit the most talented and accomplished associates, partners and practice groups we can find both nationally and internationally.”
Source: Reece Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: Los Angeles, CA
- Founded: 1999, according to the firm
- Ethics: follows the NALSC Code of Ethics, according to the firm
- Markets: California, with national and international searches on request
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- Practice groups
- Contract attorneys
Who they recruit for
Mid-sized to large law firms, including Am Law 100 firms.
Browse current Los Angeles legal jobs, San Francisco legal jobs and California legal jobs.
