BarkerGilmore’s specialized and proven CustomFitSM recruiting process ensures that our searches consistently adhere to the highest standards and produce successful placements. This exclusive methodology finds in-house counsel and compliance officers capable and motivated to serve as strategic business partners contributing to your company’s success for years to come. The true value of our executive search process grows each year, as your new hire continues to thrive, cultivate a healthy corporate environment, positively affect other employees’ performance, and assume greater responsibility. This approach enables us to tailor our search and identify candidates with the exact qualifications and skills necessary to advance your business.
After three years, 93% of our placements remain at our client companies.
Process
Executive Alignment
The initial consultative phase is arguably the most important step in executive search engagements. We work with stakeholders to determine key attributes of the ideal candidate — including competencies, experience, and personality traits — and to uncover what will motivate the best in-house lawyers or compliance officers to join your company.
Candidate Research & Sourcing
Early Candidate Calibration
Our consultants then present vetted, motivated candidates for you to consider and provide feedback before a full slate is delivered. This calibration allows clients to voice concerns or desires not discussed during the initial alignment so we can fine-tune our selection criteria.
Talent Assessment
This phase of the search is where BarkerGilmore adds exceptional value. Based on client input, we employ sophisticated interview techniques and assessment tools to evaluate the emotional intelligence, behavioral traits, skill set, leadership abilities, and cultural fit of top contenders.
Interviews & Final Selection
We deliver a final field of talent and guide the client through the interview process. Once a finalist is selected, we negotiate the offer and then support both candidate and client through the onboarding process and every aspect of the transition.
Onboarding Services
While the new hire is transitioning into the role, he or she can benefit from the knowledge and insights of our former General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer consultants. This personalized support reduces the time it typically takes for a new executive to establish relationships, deliver results, maximize value, and ensure long-term success for the organization.
Quality Audit
Following the formal hire, we conduct a quality audit to ensure every aspect of the search engagement exceeded our client’s expectations. We then maintain relationships with both the client and candidate that extend long after the search has been completed.
Our Team is Your Team
We’re in business to make a tangible difference for our clients. That’s why our team includes some of the nation’s most respected and successful executive search professionals and former GCs and CCOs. Seasoned professionals who are the very best at making a positive, enduring impact within your company.
We Go Beyond Recruitment
Advisors at BarkerGilmore have decades of experience as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers advising executives and boards at some of the country’s most powerful and respected corporations. Now you can put their wisdom and skills to work in optimizing your legal and compliance departments.
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