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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Verity Legal Recruiters is an attorney search firm based in Escondido, California, in San Diego County. Since 2003 it has focused only on placing attorneys in full-time permanent positions with law firms, organizations, institutions and corporations.
In their words: “Since 2003, we have placed hundreds of attorneys with law firms, organizations, institutions, and Fortune 500 companies.”
Source: Verity Legal Recruiters Website
At a glance
- Based in: Escondido, California
- Founded: 2003, according to the firm
- Focus: full-time permanent attorney placement only
- Slogan: “The Strength of Focus”
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm attorneys
- In-house counsel
- Attorneys for organizations and institutions
Who they recruit for
Law firms, organizations, institutions and Fortune 500 companies.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current San Diego legal jobs, California legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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VOYlegal is a legal recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. It matches employers, mainly law firms, with attorney talent, and publishes commentary on law firm partnership structures, retirement policies, acquisitions and diversity.
In their words: “We’re an innovative legal recruiting firm driven by our mission of using networks, research, and deep insight to match elite employers with legal talent.”
Source: VOYlegal Website
At a glance
- Based in: Washington, DC (Connecticut Avenue NW)
- Approach: network- and research-driven searches, with a stated focus on confidentiality for candidates
- Insights: the firm’s news section covers law firm strategy, partner retention and law firm combinations
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm attorneys, including lateral partners and practice groups
- Legal talent for other employers
Who they recruit for
Law firms and other employers of legal talent.
Browse current Washington, DC legal jobs, Washington, DC general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Warren Recruiting is a Houston legal recruiting firm serving Texas, the Midwest and the Southwest. It places attorneys with law firms and corporate legal departments, posts law firm and in-house openings on its site, and has run searches for law firm business leaders.
In their words: “We match well-credentialed attorneys and lawyers interested in new legal jobs with leading law firms and legal departments of top corporations.”
Source: Warren Recruiting Website
At a glance
- Based in: Houston, TX
- Markets: Texas, the Midwest and the Southwest
- Ethics: adheres to NALSC ethical standards, according to the firm
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and senior attorneys
- Corporate and in-house counsel, up to chief legal officer
- Law firm business leadership (for example CFO searches)
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporate legal departments, mainly in Texas.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Houston legal jobs, Texas legal jobs, Houston general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Wegman Partners is a legal recruiting firm headquartered on West Washington Street in Chicago, with offices in Atlanta, Austin and Dallas. It places attorneys with law firms and in-house legal departments.
At a glance
- Offices: Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX
- Search types: lateral attorney moves and in-house placements
- Insights: the firm shares commentary on law firm pay structures and partner careers
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- In-house counsel
Who they recruit for
Law firms and companies in the Midwest, Southeast and Texas.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Chicago legal jobs, Atlanta legal jobs, Austin legal jobs and Dallas legal jobs.
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Whistler Partners is a legal recruiting firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. It places attorneys in in-house legal departments and law firms, with a focus on technology-driven fields such as FinTech, intellectual property, start-ups and media.
In their words: “Explore the success stories of legal professionals guided by Whistler Partners towards fulfilling careers in tech convergence, startups, media, and more.”
Source: Whistler Partners Website
At a glance
- Offices: New York, NY (Park Avenue South) and Los Angeles, CA (Sunset Boulevard)
- Focus: technology, FinTech, IP, start-ups and media
- Search types: in-house counsel placements and law firm associate moves
Legal roles recruited
- In-house counsel at technology, FinTech, media and start-up companies
- Law firm associates, including IP and technology transactions
Who they recruit for
Companies’ in-house legal departments and law firms, mainly in New York and Los Angeles.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs, Los Angeles legal jobs, technology legal jobs and AI counsel jobs.
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Legal recruiter placing attorneys with in-house legal departments as well as law firms.
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Windsor Consultants is a Houston legal search firm established in 1978 and focused exclusively on legal search since 1991. Its primary focus is intellectual property and patent professionals, including partners, associates, patent agents and groups, and it also recruits general practice attorneys, runs in-house searches and assists with law firm mergers.
In their words: “Windsor Consultants, Inc. is a legal search firm that has experience matching exceptional attorneys with law firms and corporations since 1978.”
Source: Windsor Consultants Website
At a glance
- Based in: Houston, TX
- Founded: 1978, according to the firm
- Specialty: intellectual property and patent professionals
- Coverage: nationwide
Legal roles recruited
- IP and patent partners and associates
- Patent agents
- Lateral partners and groups
- In-house attorneys
- Law firm mergers
Who they recruit for
Top-tier and regional law firms and Fortune 500 corporations across the U.S.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Houston legal jobs, Texas legal jobs, Houston general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Wolfe Search Group, formerly Attorney Search Consultants, is a boutique executive search firm in Beverly, Massachusetts, founded in 1998. It runs retained and contingency searches, with extensive work in the asset management industry, for general counsel, compliance leaders and other legal roles.
In their words: “We have provided successful results in our searches for General Counsel and many other critical positions in corporate legal departments and law firms.”
Source: Wolfe Search Group Website
At a glance
- Based in: Beverly, MA (Boston area)
- Founded: 1998, according to the firm
- Search types: retained and contingency search
- Specialty: asset management industry
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel
- Corporate legal department attorneys
- Law firm attorneys
- Chief compliance officers and compliance professionals
Who they recruit for
Corporate legal departments, law firms and asset management firms.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Boston legal jobs, Boston general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Yates Legal Search is a boutique legal executive search firm that places attorneys with law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide, with particular focus on Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Los Angeles, the Bay Area and San Diego. It works with associates and in-house candidates and collaborates with other NALSC recruiters on both coasts.
In their words: “Yates Legal Search is a legal executive search firm connecting attorneys and legal employers nationwide, with specialized legal recruiting in DC, Baltimore, Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and San Diego.”
Source: Yates Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Markets: Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Los Angeles, the Bay Area and San Diego, plus nationwide
- Experience: 15 years placing attorneys, according to the firm
- Network: works with other NALSC recruiters on both coasts
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates
- In-house counsel
Who they recruit for
Law firms and in-house legal departments across the country.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Washington, D.C. legal jobs, Los Angeles legal jobs, San Diego legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Young Mayden is a national legal search and consulting firm with offices in Nashville and Charlotte, founded in 2007 by two lawyers. It places lawyers with law firms, corporations and nonprofits, helps law firms open new offices and merge, and searches for executive directors of bar associations and other law-related organizations.
In their words: “Young Mayden welcomes contact from law firms, corporations, legal organizations, and nonprofits searching for top-quality attorneys and candidates seeking to make a career move.”
Source: Young Mayden Website
At a glance
- Offices: Nashville, TN and Charlotte, NC
- Founded: 2007, according to the firm
- Ethics: NALSC member, according to the firm
- Specialty: executive director searches for bar associations and law-related organizations
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm lawyers
- In-house lawyers at corporations
- Executive directors of bar associations and legal organizations
- Attorneys for new law firm offices and mergers
Who they recruit for
Law firms, corporations, legal organizations and nonprofits across the U.S.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Nashville legal jobs, Charlotte legal jobs, Tennessee legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
