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Executive In-House Legal Recruiters for the Private Equity Industry

Private equity firms face intense competition, complex regulations, and a shortage of top-tier talent. Finding and retaining the right in-house legal and compliance professionals is crucial for driving portfolio success.

BarkerGilmore’s private equity team understands the unique demands of this sector, identifying agile and strategic candidates who excel in navigating these challenges. We connect PE firms and portfolio company clients with exceptional legal and compliance talent, even those not actively seeking new roles. Our customized, in-depth approach ensures we deliver standout professionals who align with your firm’s culture and strategic goals.

Legal Executive Search and Leadership Development for the Most Respected Private Equity Companies

BarkerGilmore places and coaches the full range of in-house legal and compliance talent with subject matter expertise and backgrounds covering Corporate, Compliance, Environmental, Finance, Healthcare, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate, and Regulatory disciplines.

General Counsel
  • Chief Legal Officer
  • General Counsel
  • Corporate Secretary
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Managing Counsel
  • Deputy General Counsel
  • Division General Counsel
  • Corporate Secretary
  • Chief Corporate Counsel
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Legal Counsel
  • Associate General Counsel
  • Assistant General Counsel
  • Senior Counsel
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Compliance
  • Chief Compliance Officer
  • Director, Compliance
  • Chief Risk Officer
  • Chief Privacy Officer
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Why Private Equity Firms Partner with BarkerGilmore

When evaluating recruitment agencies, PE firms should consider what differentiates a legal headhunter from a true executive search partner.

BarkerGilmore’s value proposition is based on:

Industry Connections – 20 years of relationship-building in the private equity industry provides insights and access to engage and recruit the best available legal and compliance talent.

Institutional Agility – Our right-sized organization ensures our role as a trusted advisor; combining personal accountability with ongoing communication, and delivering beneficial outcomes.

Strategic Thinking – We don’t simply put “butts in seats.” We dig deeper than resume credentials. We combine recruitment with leadership training to ensure candidate success. We consistently deliver on diversity goals.

Professional Focus – Our understanding of the complexities and nuances of the in-house legal and compliance disciplines enables us to add value far beyond jack-of-all-trade competitors.

Integrated In-House Talent Acquisition and Leadership Development

Our integrated approach combines senior-level executive search with strategic leadership development support, ensuring your team’s immediate and long-term success.

Executive Search for In-House Legal and Compliance Talent

Our executive search professionals possess a first-hand understanding of the challenges and issues facing the private equity sector. This expertise enables them to:

  • Provide insights and tested solutions for recruiting and retaining the best legal and compliance talent
  • Identify candidates who not only have the right skills but also align with your organization’s culture and goals
  • Offer a broad range of strategies to navigate the competitive landscape of recruitment for PE firms

Executive Search for In-House Legal and Compliance Talent

Our executive search professionals possess a first-hand understanding of the challenges and issues facing the private equity sector. This expertise enables them to:

  • Provide insights and tested solutions for recruiting and retaining the best legal and compliance talent
  • Identify candidates who not only have the right skills but also align with your organization’s culture and goals
  • Offer a broad range of strategies to navigate the competitive landscape of recruitment for PE firms

Our Executive Search performance includes:

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Leadership Development for Legal and Compliance Executives

Our strategic advisors and coaches are former General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers with decades of experience advising executives and boards at some of the nation’s largest and most respected companies. By partnering with BarkerGilmore, you gain:

  • Access to industry veterans who have “sat in the seat” and understand what takes to be an effective leader
  • Customized executive coaching programs designed to enhance the effectiveness of your senior legal and compliance professionals and the teams they lead
  • Insights and proven best practices that accelerate the onboarding process and ensure the long-term return of your investment in a new hire

Leadership Development for Legal and Compliance Executives

Our strategic advisors and coaches are former General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers with decades of experience advising executives and boards at some of the nation’s largest and most respected companies. By partnering with BarkerGilmore, you gain:

  • Access to industry veterans who have “sat in the seat” and understand what takes to be an effective leader
  • Customized executive coaching programs designed to enhance the effectiveness of your senior legal and compliance professionals and the teams they lead
  • Insights and proven best practices that accelerate the onboarding process and ensure the long-term return of your investment in a new hire

Our Leadership Development Team’s Credentials

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Connect with BarkerGilmore’s Private Equity Team

“I’m an advocate for BarkerGilmore. They deliver on their promises.”
SVP, HUMAN RESOURCES
“They set the bar high for other search firms.”
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
“Over almost 30 years, I have never received this level of service.”
SVP, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
“Working with their advisor gave me incredible confidence.”
SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL
“They’ve had a great impact in assisting our General Counsel.”
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
“It’s been extremely valuable having a trusted advisor to strategize with.”
SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Start your search for top talent today

We will respond quickly to your inquiry, and are prepared to assist your request for executive search or coaching immediately. If you are seeking a career advancement opportunity, we will forward your information to the appropriate search consultant, who will contact regarding any appropriate openings.

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