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Ihr Partner für die Suche nach Legal Director und General Counsel

Wir sind eine renommierte und vertrauenswürdige Personalberatung für die Besetzung von General Counsel und Legal Director Positionen und besetzen In-house-Führungskräfte auf höchster Ebene.  

Wir verfügen über einen beeindruckenden Track-Record bei hochkarätigen und komplexen Suchen. Dabei greifen wir auf unsere exzellente Verbindung zu General Counsel Netzwerken sowie unsere Fähigkeit zurück, detaillierte Marktanalysen in verschiedenen Ländern durchzuführen.

Die Kombination aus erfahrenen Berater*innen, engagierten Researcher*innen, etablierten Netzwerken und umfangreichen Marktkenntnissen, ermöglicht es uns außergewöhnliche Ergebnisse zu erzielen.

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Globale Reichweite

Mit unseren Standorten auf der ganzen Welt konnten wir bereits in mehr als 55 globalen Locations Projekte erfolgreich abschließen. Mithilfe unseres globalen Netzwerks können wir Sie jederzeit bei der Suche nach Talenten unterstützen 

Exzellenter Track-Record

Wir haben erfolgreich zahlreiche Spezialist*innen in Legal Positionen platziert. Wir sind ein Recruitment-Partner, auf den Sie sich verlassen können

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Wir haben an zahlreichen globalen Standorten die ersten juristischen Personalberatungen gegründet. Wir bieten Ihnen lokale Marktkenntnisse im globalen Zusammenhang

Tiefgreifende Marktexpertise

Wir sind eine spezialisierte Personalberatung für den Bereich Legal. Wir sprechen Ihre Sprache und verstehen Ihre Märkte

Maßgeschneiderte Leistungen

Wir passen unsere Leistungen an Ihre Anforderungen und Ziele an. In der Regel umfassen diese Direktvermittlungen, Temporary Recruitment sowie Interims- und Beratungslösungen

Aktuelle Insights

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The art of preparing for an IPO: Lessons from a General Counsel

  • Posted August 26, 2025
When a company is on the path to an IPO, the legal team often finds itself at the centre of the storm—juggling risk, readiness, and relentless scrutiny. But for James Maynard, seasoned General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, the key lesson is simple: start earlier than you think you need to. In a recent Q&A […]
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The art of attracting and retaining top legal talent in UK private equity and portfolio companies

  • Posted August 21, 2025
Private equity firms and their portfolio companies (portcos) in the UK are increasingly recognising the strategic importance of legal professionals. No longer confined to compliance and risk mitigation, legal talent is now central to deal execution, governance, and long-term value creation. When hiring legal teams for private equity and portcos, a comprehensive attraction and retention […]
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The true cost of unfilled legal roles

  • Posted August 21, 2025
In-house legal teams sit at the heart of business strategy—guiding decision-making, ensuring compliance and supporting growth. But when hiring for in-house legal teams stalls and key roles remain unfilled for extended periods, the knock-on effects across the organisation can be substantial. Unfilled legal positions can quietly erode business performance, from delayed projects and rising external […]
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How to hire for AI governance

  • Posted August 20, 2025
The EU AI Act may not be GDPR but the hiring pressure already feels familiar. As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates and regulatory frameworks take shape, organisations are starting to recognise that AI governance is not just a technical challenge, it is a leadership one. Legal, privacy, risk and compliance teams are being asked to […]
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How M&A Lawyers add strategic value beyond due diligence

  • Posted August 18, 2025
When most people think of M&A Lawyers, they picture data rooms, disclosure schedules and diligence checklists. And while due diligence is a crucial part of the transaction process, it only scratches the surface of the value that experienced M&A Counsel bring to the table. For in-house legal teams and senior stakeholders, M&A is not just […]
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What in-house legal teams get wrong about interim hiring – and how to get it right

  • Posted August 15, 2025
Despite the growing popularity of interim hiring for in-house legal teams, many still hesitate to explore interim options—often because of persistent myths or outdated assumptions. But with pressure mounting on in-house functions to stay agile, cover absences, and manage cost, overlooking interim legal talent could mean missing out on a strategic advantage. Here, we explore […]
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Why Regulatory Lawyers are essential to risk management and compliance strategy

  • Posted August 5, 2025
In a landscape shaped by constant change—whether due to legislation, global events or technological disruption—regulatory risk is no longer confined to the compliance department. It’s now a board-level issue. That’s why Regulatory Lawyers are becoming central to not only legal operations but to the broader risk and governance strategy of every organisation (see also: What […]
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How to become a General Counsel in the U.S. space and defense industry

  • Posted August 4, 2025
Becoming a general counsel (GC) in the U.S. space and defense sector is a career that combines legal expertise with strategic leadership in one of the most complex and high-stakes industries in the world. It’s a role that demands not only a deep understanding of the law but also fluency in national security, government operations, […]
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How to make your first data protection hire

  • Posted August 4, 2025
Making your first data protection hire is a major milestone, whether you’re responding to increasing GDPR scrutiny, dealing with a recent data breach or preparing for a new AI or data processing activity. Your business may be under pressure to demonstrate GDPR compliance or simply recognising that your business needs more structured support around personal […]
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How to build your data protection team

  • Posted August 4, 2025
Building an effective data protection function starts with the right people. As regulatory expectations rise and businesses face growing scrutiny around data use, many are reassessing how they structure their teams. Whether you’re hiring your second team member or scaling into a multi-role function, a clear approach to hiring data protection professionals is essential to […]

The future of in-house teams – more business than law?

  • Posted Juli 30, 2025
In-house legal teams are undergoing a quiet revolution. Once seen as the guardians of compliance and risk mitigation, today’s in-house counsel are increasingly stepping into roles that blend legal expertise with strategic business acumen. As companies face mounting regulatory complexity, digital transformation, and global competition, the future of in-house teams may be less about law […]

How European businesses are losing time, money and talent trying to hire alone

  • Posted Juli 28, 2025
Hiring the right legal and compliance talent quickly is imperative. Yet across Europe, many businesses are still relying on outdated, manual recruitment processes that slow them down and cost more than they realise. Interview scheduling is draining time and resources Coordinating interviews may seem like a minor task, but it’s one of the most time-consuming […]

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