Hire a strategic partner who adds value to business and legal initiatives
BarkerGilmore’s team has a combined 402 years of experience as General Counsel at some of the world’s largest, most-respected companies. Our battle-tested insights span the corporate legal, risk, and privacy realm. We have earned a reputation as the best search firm for sourcing senior legal leaders who make the greatest impact for our clients. You can trust BarkerGilmore to deliver a diverse field of thoroughly assessed talent for your General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary searches.
Most CEOs believe their General Counsel must be a strategic advisor on their leadership team. BarkerGilmore’s network and assessment process are unmatched in identifying and vetting senior legal talent who will become that advisor — strategically guiding your company through legal and business challenges while inspiring growth. We will ensure your next General Counsel understands your industry, business, and culture to help achieve your goals.
A leading Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel recruiting firm for public, private, and non-profit organizations of all sizes
Our search consultants understand the soft skills and leadership abilities necessary to be successful as General Counsel. Each company has unique needs, and we will perform the due diligence to understand the demands of the business and executive team to ensure a perfect match. BarkerGilmore will present you a diverse field of candidates so well aligned to your requirements and culture; your most difficult challenge will be determining which finalist to select.
BarkerGilmore has recruited General Counsel in every industry. Our knowledge and experience make us the go-to search and advisory experts for consumer, energy, financial, healthcare, industrial, technology, and non-profit organizations.
Our Strategic Advisors and Coaches have over 400 years of collective experience as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers. This experience, insight, and expertise sets the BarkerGilmore team apart from generalist recruiting firms. In addition to offering onboarding resources, such as the General Counsel Toolkit, to new and seasoned General Counsel, BarkerGilmore’s Strategic Advisors and Coaches are available to reduce onboarding time and maximize the performance of your new General Counsel with integration coaching.
Identifying your next General Counsel or CLO
At BarkerGilmore, every legal search begins with a core competency and company culture assessment, nationwide outreach, and a deeply personal commitment to our clients. A full assessment is completed for every in-house legal candidate, which evaluates:
- Emotional intelligence, gravitas, and ethics
- Technical aptitude and experience
- Alignment with business priorities
- Cultural fit and chemistry
- Track record of performance in stressful situations
- Leadership capabilities
- Motivation and passion for the position
Connect with BarkerGilmore’s General Counsel Recruiting Experts
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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