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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Chassman Associates is a New York attorney placement and advisory firm. It introduces associates, counsel, partners and practice groups to law firms in all practice areas.
In their words: “Chassman Associates provides introductions to stellar candidates — the associates, counsel, partners and practice groups our clients wish to attract.”
Source: Chassman Associates Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York, NY
- Services: attorney placement and advisory
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and counsel
- Law firm partners
- Practice groups
Who they recruit for
Law firms.
Browse current New York legal jobs and New York State legal jobs.

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Clark Joseph Search is an attorney search firm in Bedminster, New Jersey. It runs retained and contingency searches for law firms and corporations in the U.S. and abroad, including placing U.S.-trained lawyers in overseas markets.
In their words: “Clark Joseph Search specializes in recruiting well-credentialed attorneys on behalf of prestigious law firms and corporations throughout the United States and abroad.”
Source: Clark Joseph Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: Bedminster, NJ
- Search types: retained and contingency attorney search
- Certifications: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), according to the firm
- Ethics: NALSC member, according to the firm
- International: U.S.-trained lawyers for markets including London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Dubai
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm attorneys
- In-house attorneys
- U.S.-trained, often multilingual lawyers for overseas offices
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporations in the U.S. and abroad.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New Jersey legal jobs, New York legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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CMW Legal Search is a women-owned and operated legal search firm on Third Avenue in New York. With more than 30 years of experience and over 1,000 placements, it recruits attorneys for law firms and companies.
In their words: “CMW Legal Search’s approach is simple: We do everything we possibly can to help our candidates build great careers and to help our clients find the best legal talent.”
Source: CMW Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York, NY
- Experience: over 30 years, according to the firm
- Track record: the firm says it has made more than 1,000 placements
- Ownership: 100% women-owned and operated, according to the firm
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- In-house attorneys
Who they recruit for
Law firms and companies, mainly in New York.
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.
Cowen Partners Executive Search 14 Wall St New York, NY 10005 work111 W. Jackson Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60604 work4800 Meadows Rd #300 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 work Phone: (800) 845-2183work Website: cowenpartners.com Biography
Executive search firm with a general counsel and chief legal officer practice; recruits legal leaders for in-house legal departments.
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Crossdale Search (CrossdalePaul LLC) is a boutique legal and compliance executive search firm in New York. It runs retained and contingent searches for in-house and law firm attorney roles.
In their words: “Crossdale Search is a boutique legal and compliance executive search firm focused on connection.”
Source: Crossdale Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York, NY
- Search types: retained and contingent searches
- Leadership: founded by a former big-law and in-house attorney, according to the firm
Legal roles recruited
- In-house attorneys
- Compliance professionals
- Law firm attorneys
Who they recruit for
Companies and law firms.
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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David Carrie LLC is a New York legal search firm on East 55th Street. It places attorneys with law firms and other organizations in the US and internationally, including London and Hong Kong, and offers permanent placement, temporary legal staffing and career counseling.
In their words: “David Carrie LLC is a full-service legal search firm specializing in career counseling and the placement of talented attorneys in the U.S. and throughout the world.”
Source: David Carrie LLC Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York, NY
- Markets: the US and international markets such as London and Hong Kong
- Search types: permanent placement, temporary legal staffing and in-house jobs
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- In-house counsel
- Temporary and contract attorneys
Who they recruit for
Law firms and organizations in the US and abroad.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs, international legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.

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DHR Global is an executive search and leadership consulting firm. Its Legal & Compliance practice says it has completed hundreds of general counsel, chief compliance officer and related searches across industries and company sizes.
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel, deputy general counsel and division general counsel
- Corporate secretary
- Chief compliance officer and chief privacy officer
- Securities, labor and employment, intellectual property and litigation counsel
Who they recruit for
Public and private companies and nonprofit organizations.
The firm also runs government affairs executive searches that combine its legal and corporate affairs practices.
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.
2005 Market Street Suite 3300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 work309 E Paces Ferry Road, NE Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30305 work20 North Wacker Drive Suite 622 Chicago, IL 60606 work3350 Virginia Street Suite 243 Miami, FL 33131 work901 Woodland Street Nashville, TN 37206 work666 Third Avenue Suite 1601 New York, NY 10019 work29 Green Street Newburyport, MA 01950 work1160 Battery Street East Suite 100 San Francisco, CA 94111 work1 North Brentwood Blvd Suite 950 St. Louis, MO 63105 work1050 30th Street NW Washington, DC 20007 work Website: www.dsgco.com Biography
Executive search firm with a general counsel and chief legal officer practice; recruits legal leaders for in-house legal departments.
460 Park Avenue, 11th floor New York, NY 10022 work Houston, TX work Dallas, TX work Philadelphia, PA work Boston, MA work San Francisco, CA work Chicago, IL work Washington, DC work Los Angeles, CA work Phone: (212) 355-6182work Email: jobs@epdine.comINTERNET Website: http://www.epdine.com Biography
ELR Legal Search LLC is a legal recruiting firm headquartered on Park Avenue in New York, with offices in San Francisco, Houston and Dallas. It places associates and partners with law firms and corporations, mainly in California, New York and Texas.
In their words: “Legal Recruiters placing associates and partners with law firms and corporations in California New York and Texas.”
Source: ELR Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Offices: New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX
- Markets: California, New York and Texas
- Approach: confidential attorney search, according to the firm
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- Attorneys for corporations
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporations in California, New York and Texas.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs, San Francisco legal jobs, Houston legal jobs and Dallas legal jobs.