Legal counsel

Bewezen en vertrouwde recruitment van legal counsel voor ondernemingen, banken en financiële instellingen, over de hele wereld 

Verken In-house legal recruitment


Marktleider op het gebied van in-house legal recruitment 

Sinds 1989 zijn wij marktleider op het gebied van recruitment van legal counsels. 

De afgelopen drie decennia hebben wij samengewerkt met enkele van de grootste bedrijven ter wereld bij het opbouwen en uitbreiden van hun juridische teams, van tech-unicorns en scale-ups, tot FTSE- en Fortune-genoteerde bedrijven. 

Wij staan bekend om het indrukwekkende succespercentage van onze recruitment opdrachten waarbij we gebruik maken van onze uitgebreide expertise en ons sterke netwerk. Als onderdeel van ons briefingproces nemen wij de tijd om de nuances van uw bedrijf, uw cultuur en wat voor u passend is, echt te begrijpen. Hierbij gebruiken wij ons wereldwijde netwerk waarbij we complexe zoekopdrachten internationaal kunnen oppakken.

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Door met ons samen te werken, zult u profiteren van: 

Een werkelijk wereldwijd bereik

Onze 13 wereldwijde kantoren hebben projecten uitgevoerd op meer dan 55 locaties.  Door ons uitgebreide netwerk kunnen wij u steeds weer van dienst zijn bij uw zoektocht naar talent

Een ongeëvenaarde staat van dienst

Wij zijn een recruitmentbureau waarop u kunt vertrouwen

Jarenlang vertegenwoordigd in de markt

Wij waren de pioniers als eerste consultancies voor recruitment op talrijke locaties in de wereld. Wij bieden wereldwijd lokale marktkennis  

Gerichte deskundigheid

Wij zijn een in juristen gespecialiseerd recruitmentbureau, toegewijd aan de advocatuur. Wij spreken uw taal en begrijpen uw markten  

Diensten op maat

Wij leveren maatwerk. Typische voorbeelden zijn het helpen van onze klanten met permanente vacatures, interim recruitment en consultancy.


In een concurrerende markt zijn onze indrukwekkende succespercentages en ons onovertroffen wereldwijde bereik onmisbare hulpmiddelen om u te helpen met uw recruitment behoeftes. 

Typische functies waarvoor wij recruiten zijn onder meer:

Global general counsel  
Regional general counsel  
General counsel
Legal director 
Head of legal   

Interim general counsel
Interim head of legal  
Senior legal counsel  
Legal counsel 
Interim legal counsel  

Commercial lawyer  
Corporate counsel  
Contract manager  
Paralegal 

Nieuwste resources

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Public, private or PE-backed business: what’s the difference for a GC in Europe? 

  • Posted juni 26, 2026
Contents Share Key insights   The title may stay the same, but the role of a general counsel can look very different depending on ownership structure. A GC operating within a listed multinational faces a very different set of expectations to one supporting a founder-led private business or a private equity-backed portfolio company.  Across Europe, these differences are becoming more pronounced as organisations […]
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What UK tech firms look for in in-house legal hires

  • Posted juni 25, 2026
Contents Key insights The UK technology sector has evolved significantly over the past decade, and so too have expectations of in-house lawyers. While technical legal excellence remains important, the most successful technology companies are increasingly seeking lawyers who can serve as strategic business partners, support growth agendas, and navigate rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks. When hiring […]
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Moving up, across or repositioning: Strategic moves for UK law firm careers

  • Posted juni 22, 2026
Contents Key insights For junior and mid-level lawyers in the UK, the next move is less about leaving a firm and more about positioning your career for what comes next. By this stage, you’ve already built a strong technical foundation within the UK market. The question is no longer simply “where can I go?” but […]
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How to build a career in legal operations

  • Posted juni 18, 2026
Contents Key insights Legal operations is one of the most interesting career paths in in-house legal today because it sits at the point where legal advice, business strategy, technology and process improvement all meet. For junior professionals, that makes it a particularly strong route into a long-term in-house legal career. You do not need to […]
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What makes a legal consultant effective in-house (and why it sometimes doesn’t work)

  • Posted juni 17, 2026
Contents Share Key insights When in-house legal teams need support, it’s rarely planned. Workload spikes, someone’s off sick, a permanent hire is delayed, or a project suddenly needs more focus. In those moments, the priority is immediate: reduce pressure, keep work moving, and avoid disruption to the business. That often means finding flexible talent quickly, […]
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How Ontario’s pay transparency legislation is changing legal recruitment

  • Posted juni 16, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Ontario’s new pay transparency requirements are set to change more than just job postings. For organizations investing in in-house legal recruitment, they are likely to influence hiring processes, candidate expectations and compensation conversations across the province.  Introduced through the Working for Workers Four Act (Bill 149), the legislation requires Ontario employers to include a salary range or range […]
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The modern GC: culture, conduct and the judgement no one trains you for

  • Posted juni 11, 2026
Contents Key insights The role of the general counsel is evolving in ways that are not always captured in formal job descriptions. While much attention has been given to the expanding scope of the role and the increasing regulatory burden, the more fundamental shift is subtler. Many of the most challenging aspects of being a […]
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A career shift into risk and compliance in UK law firms: what lawyers need to know

  • Posted mei 18, 2026
Contents Key insights We’re seeing a clear shift across the UK legal market: more lawyers are actively exploring moves into risk and compliance roles within law firms, with growing interest in long-term compliance careers. This isn’t limited to one practice area or level of seniority; we are seeing interest from associates through to general counsel. […]
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The new shape of compliance in UK law firms and the hiring gaps it’s creating

  • Posted mei 18, 2026
Contents Key insights Law firm compliance is no longer a background control function designed to “keep the regulator happy”. Over the last few years, it has become a central operational and reputational pillar and one that firms are increasingly expected to evidence as robust, scalable and commercially aware. What we are seeing now is not […]
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Five signs it’s time for London solicitors to move firms

  • Posted mei 18, 2026
Contents Key insights For most solicitors, the decision to move firms is rarely driven by a single moment. More often, it is the gradual accumulation of signals: the sense that progression has slowed, that the firm’s direction no longer aligns with your own, or that the work you are doing no longer stretches or excites […]

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