Legal counsel

Ons in-house legal search en recruitment team wordt door bedrijven en professionals alom beschouwd als marktleider, met een ongeëvenaarde staat van dienst in het matchen van talent van de hoogste kwaliteit met bedrijven die bij hun persoonlijkheid, vaardigheden en carrièrewensen passen.

Verken In-house legal recruitment


Bedrijfsjuridische teams bouwen sinds 1989 

Van tech-start-ups, fintechs en scale-ups tot FTSE- en Fortune-genoteerde bedrijven: wij hebben de afgelopen drie decennia samengewerkt met enkele van de mondiaal grootste bedrijven bij het opbouwen en uitbreiden van hun juridische teams. 

Door langdurige partnerships aan te gaan met professionals en bedrijven, worden wij beschouwd als de marktleider op het gebied van in-house legal recruitment. Of bedrijven nu hun eerste jurist willen aannemen of internationaal willen uitbreiden, wij zijn een vertrouwde partner met een onberispelijke reputatie.

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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 legal professionals gespecialiseerd legal recruitment bureau, 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.


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 
Legal operations

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Living and working in Switzerland

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Switzerland is one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for legal professionals seeking career advancement and an exceptional quality of life. Known for its stability, strong economy and high living standards, Switzerland offers opportunities to work on complex international law matters while enjoying a lifestyle that consistently ranks among the best in the world. Whether you […]
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UK in-house legal recruitment market update Q1

  • Posted januari 15, 2026
Corporate and commercial Year on year, Q4 2025 shows a more selective hiring landscape, with overall activity tracking around 23% lower than the same period in 2024. Several sectors however demonstrated strong momentum. Technology recorded a 17% uplift, continuing its pattern as a consistent driver of demand, particularly for roles linked to digital transformation. Media, […]
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Evolving incentives in private equity: The future of carried interest and co-investment

  • Posted januari 8, 2026
Private equity (PE) has always relied on powerful reward mechanisms to attract and retain top talent. Carried interest and co-investment have been the cornerstones of that model for decades. But the ground is shifting, and not just because of market forces. Legal and regulatory changes are reshaping how these incentives work, and for General Counsels […]
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Does a Chief Legal Officer need IPO experience for a successful IPO? What the data tells us

  • Posted januari 8, 2026
This article has been co-authored by Dylan Marvin, Chief Customer Officer and former Chief Legal Officer at Cision, to explore whether prior IPO experience truly predicts better outcomes, or if the data tells a different story. Does prior IPO experience actually matter? A company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the culmination of many years of […]
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Navigating the post-Mazur, FCA-led regulatory reset in UK legal services 

  • Posted januari 7, 2026
The UK legal sector is facing a wave of regulatory changes, driven by the recent Mazur judgment, the shift of AML supervision from the SRA to the FCA, and stricter anti-money laundering rules under Regulations 28 and 30A. At the same time, AI-driven complaints and Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) volatility are straining operational resilience.  Together, these developments are forcing law firms across England and […]
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Beyond compliance: Why your law firm needs a General Counsel

  • Posted januari 7, 2026
The role of the General Counsel (GC) within law firms has grown significantly over the past decade. What was once a rare and somewhat ambiguous position has become a central part of how modern law firms manage legal risks, regulatory compliance, and governance. Although law firms have long been required to appoint a Compliance Officer for Legal […]
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Five roadblocks to recruiting interim legal expertise directly

  • Posted december 18, 2025
Interim legal professionals play a critical role in maintaining business continuity during periods of transition, transformation, or increased workload. For General Counsels and Talent Partners, securing the right interim talent quickly can make the difference between seamless operations and significant disruption. However, when organisations opt for direct recruitment rather than partnering with a specialist, they […]
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The art of early influence: Getting the first 90 days right as a General Counsel in the private equity ecosystem

  • Posted december 17, 2025
Having worked with General Counsel across the private equity ecosystem for many years, one thing is clear. The first 90 days in a new General Counsel role have an outsized impact on long-term success. Private equity-backed companies move quickly. They are commercially driven, highly pressured and focused on value creation. This pace also influences how […]
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The changing expectations of the US in-house legal market

  • Posted december 8, 2025
The US in-house legal market is evolving as both employers and candidates adjust to new expectations, shifting priorities and growing internal capability needs. Conversations with Jon Coles and John Spinosa highlight how legal departments are responding to these pressures, what legal professionals value today and why international companies operating in the US are rethinking how […]

How M&A deals and AI are influencing US in-house legal hiring

  • Posted december 8, 2025
Shifts in deal activity, developments in artificial intelligence and evolving compensation expectations are influencing how companies hire in the United States. Recent insights from Jon Coles and John Spinosa highlight how legal teams are preparing for 2026, what skills are becoming more sought after and how both employers and candidates can adapt to a fast-moving […]

Why work in the Netherlands as a legal professional?

  • Posted december 2, 2025
The Netherlands is one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for legal professionals looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re a Solicitor, Legal Counsel or compliance specialist, relocating to the Netherlands offers access to a progressive legal system, international work and a lifestyle Dutch lawyers consistently praise. Why Dutch lawyers love working in the Netherlands Ask […]
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Why financial services risk and change contractors benefit from a hybrid Netherlands-Europe work model

  • Posted november 27, 2025
Financial services risk and change contractors across Europe are increasingly drawn to Dutch based companies for good reason. The Netherlands requires key talent for financial services, insurance and regulatory projects, offering opportunities to work on high-impact assignments without committing to full-time relocation. One model gaining traction is working two days in the Netherlands and three […]
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Hiring senior in-house legal leaders for private equity-backed businesses

  • Posted november 27, 2025
Private equity-backed businesses operate at pace. They scale fast, execute complex transactions and manage demanding stakeholders, all while preparing for eventual exit. In this environment, a senior in-house legal leader isn’t just a safeguard; they are a commercial partner shaping value creation within the wider leadership team.  Whether you need a General Counsel (GC), Chief Legal […]
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Redefining internal audit: the strategic move from outsourced to co-sourced models

  • Posted november 26, 2025
As an internal audit recruitment specialist, I’ve seen the sector go through a significant transformation over the past decade. Once seen primarily as a compliance exercise, it now plays a central role in helping organisations strengthen governance, enhance internal controls and improve risk management across the business. Yet many organisations still rely on an outsourced […]
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Why data protection needs to be more commercial

  • Posted november 25, 2025
Privacy and data protection teams are under pressure. Budgets are tight, AI is expanding the risk surface and boards want more than regulatory assurance. This shift is changing how organisations think about capability building and data protection recruitment, with greater emphasis on commercial impact and operational influence.  The answer is not stricter or more reactive compliance. […]
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How to build and scale a law firm compliance team

  • Posted november 18, 2025
As a market-leading compliance recruitment firm, we know that building an effective compliance team in a law firm requires a careful balance of strategic oversight and operational support.  For many firms, compliance responsibilities often sit with Partners who already wear multiple hats, acting as General Counsel (GC), Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), Compliance Officer for […]
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How to prepare your insurance compliance team for regulatory change

  • Posted november 13, 2025
For senior compliance leaders in the insurance industry, regulatory change is a constant. Whether it’s consumer duty, operational resilience or new standards around non-financial misconduct, the challenge is no longer understanding what’s changing – it’s about how effectively your compliance team responds.  Across the financial services sector, insurers are under pressure to strengthen regulatory compliance functions […]
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Elevating data protection in the AI governance age

  • Posted november 12, 2025
At our recent roundtable led by João Barreiro, Chief Privacy and Data Ethics Officer at BeOne Medicines and Monica Mahay, Chief Compliance Officer (VP) at SkyShowtime, we explored how data protection and privacy leaders can reposition data protection as a driver of trust, innovation and business value – especially as AI accelerates data use and regulatory […]
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The art of hiring interim in-house Lawyers in private equity

  • Posted november 12, 2025
Private equity firms operate in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where timing, precision, and adaptability are critical. Whether supporting portfolio companies through growth phases, preparing for IPOs, or navigating exits, legal expertise must be both strategic and scalable. Hiring interim in-house Lawyers, particularly General Counsel (GCs), offers a compelling solution by delivering technical acumen without the overhead […]
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GCs as NEDs: Transitioning to the boardroom

  • Posted november 4, 2025
For many General Counsel (GCs), the aspiration to move into the Non-Executive Director (NED) space represents the next natural stage of a senior career: an opportunity to apply years of judgement, strategic experience and business acumen in a new and influential context. Yet the transition is far from straightforward. The NED world is highly competitive, […]

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