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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Howard-Sloan Legal Search is the legal practice of Howard-Sloan Search, a New York executive search firm on Fifth Avenue founded in 1957. Alongside legal, the firm recruits in compliance, cybersecurity, financial services, healthcare, human resources, life sciences, professional services and technology.
In their words: “Howard-Sloan Search connects organizations with executive leadership through tailored, high-impact executive search solutions since 1957.”
Source: Howard-Sloan Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York, NY
- Founded: 1957, according to the firm
- Network: the firm says it is the exclusive US firm of IMSA Search Global Partners
- Practices: legal and compliance among nine specialties
Legal roles recruited
- In-house counsel and legal leadership
- Compliance professionals
- Law firm attorneys
Who they recruit for
Companies and law firms, mainly in the New York area.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs, compliance jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Legal recruiter placing attorneys with in-house legal departments as well as law firms.
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Inclusive Legal Search is a national, full-service legal recruiting firm based in New York. It places attorneys with law firms and corporate legal departments, with a focus on building diverse legal teams, and helps lawyers relocate across the US and abroad.
In their words: “Diversity Legal Recruiting: For Diverse Attorneys, Lawyers, Top Law Firms, and In-House Legal Departments”
Source: Inclusive Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York, NY, recruiting nationally
- Focus: diversity and inclusion in legal hiring
- Search types: law firm and in-house placements, including attorney relocations
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- In-house counsel
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporate legal departments.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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JM Search is an executive search firm in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, that recruits across many functions. Its Legal & Compliance practice recruits general counsel, chief legal officers, chief compliance officers and key in-house counsel for private equity-backed, private and public companies, and partners for law firms.
In their words: “Recruiting Partners, General Counsels, Chief Legal Officers, and Chief of Compliance for law firms and in-house legal departments.”
Source: JM Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: King of Prussia, PA
- Experience: since 1980, according to the firm
- Practice: Legal & Compliance, one of several functions
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel and chief legal officers
- Chief compliance officers
- Key in-house counsel and compliance executives
- Law firm partners
Who they recruit for
Private equity-backed, private and public companies, and law firms.
Focused mainly on in-house legal departments. Browse current Philadelphia legal jobs, general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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JW Michaels & Co. is a New York executive search firm with practice groups in legal, compliance, investment and technology. Its legal group recruits from in-house counsel to law firm associates, senior partners and practice groups.
In their words: “From in-house counsel to law firm associates, senior partners and practice groups, successful legal recruiting can draw the line between competing and winning… and winning often.”
Source: JW Michaels & Co. Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York, NY
- Experience: over a decade, according to the firm
- Track record: the firm cites 1,100+ clients and 6,500+ placements
- Research: publishes an annual salary guide for legal, compliance and investment firm roles
Legal roles recruited
- In-house counsel
- Law firm associates and senior partners
- Practice groups
- Compliance professionals
Who they recruit for
Companies, financial services and investment firms, 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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Kaizen Attorney Search is an attorney recruiting firm whose principals are based in New York City and work with clients globally. The name comes from the Japanese idea of kaizen, or continuous improvement.
In their words: “From small firms to top Amlaw 100 or Fortune 500 companies, we recruit talented attorneys of all levels, from Associates to Partners and General Counsel.”
Source: Kaizen Attorney Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York, NY, working with clients globally
- Levels: associates through partners, plus general counsel
- Clients: small law firms up to the Am Law 100, and Fortune 500 companies
Legal roles recruited
- Attorneys at all levels, from associates to partners
- General counsel
- Practice areas include corporate, M&A, capital markets, private equity and venture capital, fund formation, finance, bankruptcy and restructuring, executive compensation and ERISA, IP (patent, trademark and copyright litigation, prosecution, licensing and technology transactions), labor and employment, litigation, real estate and tax
Who they recruit for
Law firms from small firms to the Am Law 100, and Fortune 500 companies.
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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Kinney Recruiting is a legal recruiting firm with US offices in Austin, Chicago and New York and offices abroad. It places attorneys with top law firms in the US and in 18 countries, and publishes law firm market data for candidates.
In their words: “Kinney Recruiting is a premier legal recruitment / staffing agency with multiple offices worldwide and unparalleled market knowledge. Our dedicated team of headhunters places attorneys in top law firm jobs and offers personalized career advice.”
Source: Kinney Recruiting Website
At a glance
- Offices: Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; plus international offices
- Reach: the firm says it places attorneys across 18 countries
- Tools: a law firm database and market analytics for registered candidates
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- Attorneys relocating domestically and abroad
Who they recruit for
Mainly law firms, in the US and internationally.
Mainly law firm searches. Browse current Austin legal jobs, Chicago legal jobs, New York legal jobs and international legal jobs.
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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.
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Larson Maddox is a regulatory and legal recruitment agency with offices on three continents and a U.S. presence in New York. It recruits for in-house legal, private practice and regulatory roles across financial services, life sciences and healthcare, energy and infrastructure, manufacturing and consumer goods, and technology, media and telecoms.
In their words: “Navigate the complex regulatory and legal landscape with confidence by securing the right talent to support your organization’s success.”
Source: Larson Maddox Website
At a glance
- U.S. office: New York, NY
- Footprint: 14 offices on 3 continents, according to the firm
- Sectors: regulatory, in-house legal and private practice
- Extras: talent mapping, compensation benchmarking and a U.S. regulatory and legal salary guide
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel and in-house counsel
- Regulatory and compliance professionals
- Law firm associates, counsel and partners
Who they recruit for
Companies in regulated industries 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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Legal recruiter placing attorneys with in-house legal departments as well as law firms.
