Banking and financial services recruitment
Our legal, risk and compliance recruitment teams support banking and financial services businesses to hire the highest quality talent in the market.
Legal, risk and compliance search in banking and financial services
From emerging fintechs to the world’s biggest banks, we have partnered with some of the world’s leading companies over the past three decades as they have built and expanded their in-house legal, risk and compliance functions.
Forming long-term partnerships with professionals and businesses, we are a market leader in the sector. Whether companies are looking to hire their first lawyer or expand their risk team internationally, we are a trusted consultancy with an impeccable reputation.
Private equity and venture capital
With decades of experience supporting the private equity and venture capital sector, we partner with investment firms and their portfolio companies to recruit high-calibre in-house legal professionals.
From executive search mandates to interim and project-based hires, we offer a tailored, consultative approach that reflects the fast-paced and dynamic nature of the industry. Whether advising on a first legal hire or building out a multi-jurisdictional legal function, we are a trusted search partner known for our discretion, agility, and long-standing expertise in this space.
benefits
By choosing to work with us, you will benefit from:
Genuine global reach
Our 13 global offices have completed projects in more than 55 locations. Through our extensive network we can consistently deliver in your search for talent
An unrivalled track record
We are a recruitment partner you can trust
Market longevity
We pioneered the first recruitment consultancies in numerous global locations. We offer local market knowledge on a global scale
Focused expertise
Focused expertise. We are a legal, risk and compliance specialist search and recruitment consultancy, dedicated to the legal, risk and compliance professions. We speak your language and understand your markets
Tailored services
We tailor our services to suit your needs and goals. Typically, they include contingent and retained search, permanent, temporary and interim recruitment as well as consultancy solutions
Roles we typically recruit for include:
Legal
Global general counsel
General counsel
Legal director
Head of legal
Interim general counsel
Interim head of legal
Senior legal counsel
Legal counsel
Interim legal counsel
Contract manager
Paralegal
Risk
Chief risk officer
Risk director
Head of risk
Risk manager
Quantitative manager
Risk analyst
Quantitative analyst
Senior market risk analyst
Market risk project manager
Credit manager
Special counsel
Compliance
Chief compliance officer
Compliance director
Head of compliance
Head of data protection
Compliance manager
Compliance analyst
Conflicts analyst
We are delighted to share with you our 2025-2026 global in-house legal market report and salary guide.
The global in-house legal market continues to evolve rapidly, navigating a complex landscape with both challenges and opportunities. This year’s report addresses several critical factors shaping the market.
