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Legal recruiter placing attorneys with in-house legal departments as well as law firms.

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A.W. Rush & Co. is a legal and compliance search firm in the New York area. It matches attorneys and compliance professionals with law firms, corporations, financial and commercial entities, funds, not-for-profits and educational institutions, and offers career coaching.
In their words: “A.W. RUSH & CO. is the trusted market leader in global search matching exceptional attorneys and compliance professionals with law firms, corporations, financial and commercial entities, funds, not-for-profits, and educational institutions worldwide.”
Source: A.W. Rush & Co. Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York area
- Coverage: global, according to the firm
- Services: legal and compliance search, plus career coaching and resume review
Legal roles recruited
- Attorneys
- Compliance professionals
Who they recruit for
Law firms, corporations, financial and commercial entities, funds, not-for-profits and educational institutions.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs, New York State legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.

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Attorney Placements International (API) is a New York legal search and strategic advisory firm founded in 2004, based at One World Trade Center. It advises law firms, corporations and legal leaders on partner moves, practice group transitions, law firm combinations and corporate legal leadership hires.
In their words: “Strategic advisory for law firms, corporations and legal leaders on partner moves, practice group transitions, combinations and legal leadership. New York, since 2004.”
Source: Attorney Placements Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York, NY, with nine offices worldwide according to the firm
- Founded: 2004
- Track record: the firm says it has made over 10,000 placements
- Search types: partner and practice group moves, law firm mergers, corporate legal leadership and associate careers
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners and practice groups
- Corporate legal leaders (general counsel and senior in-house roles)
- Associates
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporations in the US and abroad.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs, general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.

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Audrey Golden Associates Ltd. is a New York legal recruiting firm on Third Avenue. It is best known for placing partners, counsel and associates with AmLaw 100 firms, and also handles in-house, temporary and law firm merger work.
In their words: “A leading recruiter for AmLaw 100 firms and trusted advisors to countless partners and associates, we have facilitated placements in every major legal market around the world, with firms ranging from ten-attorney boutiques to mega-firms that boast thousands of attorneys.”
Source: Audrey Golden Associates Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York, NY
- History: over 50 years in legal recruiting, according to the firm
- Markets: the firm says it has made placements in every major legal market worldwide
- Search types: partner, counsel and associate placement, in-house roles, temporary attorneys and law firm mergers
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners, counsel and associates
- In-house counsel
- Temporary attorneys
Who they recruit for
Law firms from boutiques to the largest international firms, and companies hiring in-house.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs, New York general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Avalon is a legal services company offering eDiscovery, digital forensics, managed review and legal staffing. Its direct hire practice places candidates at all levels, from senior and executive roles to junior and support staff, with law firms and in-house legal departments across the U.S.
In their words: “Top-tier recruiting for companies and law firms of all sizes.”
Source: Avalon Website
At a glance
- Experience: more than 40 years in legal staffing and recruiting, according to the firm
- Recruiters: the firm says its placement directors are all licensed attorneys
- Search types: direct hire placement, plus staff augmentation and contract management
- Coverage: nationwide
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel, deputy GC and associate GC
- Chief compliance officer
- Law firm partners, associates and staff attorneys
- eDiscovery attorneys
- Legal operations, contract and compliance managers
- Paralegals, legal secretaries and law firm administrative staff
Who they recruit for
Am Law 100-200 and regional law firms, and in-house legal departments at Fortune 100-1000 companies, hedge funds and private equity firms, according to the firm.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs, general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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BarkerGilmore LLC is a legal and compliance executive search firm headquartered in Fairport, New York, with recruiters in cities including Asheville, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas and Denver. It recruits general counsel, chief compliance officers and other in-house legal leaders for Fortune 1000 companies and growth organizations.
In their words: “BarkerGilmore is a leading legal and compliance executive search firm specializing in General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and in-house legal leadership recruitment.”
Source: BarkerGilmore Website
At a glance
- Headquarters: Fairport, NY (Rochester area), with recruiters across the US
- Experience: over 20 years, according to the firm
- Focus: in-house legal and compliance leadership only
- Other services: the firm also offers executive coaching, advisory and succession planning for legal departments
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel and chief legal officer
- Chief compliance officer
- Deputy general counsel and senior in-house legal leaders
Who they recruit for
Fortune 1000 companies and growth organizations, including private equity-backed companies.
In-house focused. Best fit for senior candidates: general counsel and chief compliance officer searches are typically retained by the hiring company. Browse current general counsel jobs, deputy general counsel jobs and chief compliance officer jobs.
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Legal recruiter placing attorneys with in-house legal departments as well as law firms.
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Beacon Hill is a national staffing company headquartered in Boston. Its legal division, Beacon Hill Legal, places attorneys, paralegals and legal support professionals with law firms and corporate legal departments, on temporary, interim and permanent terms, and runs managed document review projects.
In their words: “Find top attorneys, paralegals and more with Beacon Hill Legal. Nationwide legal staffing, document review and project management solutions tailored to law firms and corporate legal departments.”
Source: Beacon Hill Legal Website
At a glance
- Headquarters: Boston, MA (20 Ashburton Place)
- Offices: nationwide, including San Francisco, Denver, Washington, DC, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago and Southfield, MI
- Search types: temporary and interim staffing, permanent placement, managed review and document review
- Practice areas: the firm lists areas including antitrust, corporate, healthcare and family law
Legal roles recruited
- Attorneys and contract attorneys
- Paralegals
- Document review and managed review teams
- Legal support and legal operations staff
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporate legal departments across the US.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Boston legal jobs, legal operations jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Candor Legal Group LLC is a full-service attorney search firm on Park Avenue in New York. It provides tailored recruiting for law firms and the attorneys who join them.
In their words: “Candor Legal Group is a leader among legal recruiters. Based In NY.”
Source: Candor Legal Group Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York, NY
- Search types: full-service attorney search
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- Attorneys for other legal employers
Who they recruit for
Mainly law firms in New York.
Browse current New York legal jobs, New York State legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.