Identifying candidates with leadership abilities, business acumen, and gravitas
When General Counsel need to hire a lawyer from outside to serve as a leader in the law department, they require someone with specific experience who will hit the ground running, forge strong relationships across the organization, and have immediate impact. When making these hires, diversity goals and succession planning are always considered. With these priorities in mind, we find business-savvy, senior legal leaders for your current needs, with the future in mind. After three years, 93% of our placements are still at our client companies — most with significantly greater responsibilities.
With 78% of Aspiring General Counsel currently working in in-house leadership positions, it is imperative that your company’s legal leaders not only meet your current needs but are also poised to meet those of the future. It is critical to assess new hires using a dual lens, evaluating their ability to perform the legal task at hand as well as the necessary soft skills to be a succession candidate and someday advance to General Counsel.
BarkerGilmore’s recent Managing Counsel placements include*:
- Deputy General Counsel
- Division General Counsel
- Chief Corporate Counsel
- Chief Intellectual Property Counsel
- Chief Litigation Counsel
- Chief Labor & Employment Counsel
- Corporate Secretary
- Associate General Counsel
- Assistant General Counsel
- VP of Legal
*Customer satisfaction is paramount to our firm. All clients are willing to provide references.
Our search consultants understand that each employer has unique needs. So we will take the time to learn about your business and the executive team before evaluating our talent pool to guarantee a perfect match. BarkerGilmore will then present diverse fields of talent so well aligned with your requirements and culture, your biggest challenge will be determining which candidate to hire.
BarkerGilmore has recruited Managing Counsel in every industry. Our knowledge and experience make us the go-to search and advisory experts for consumer, energy, financial, healthcare, industrial, technology, private equity, and non-profit organizations.
Our process identifies Managing Counsel to lead now and into the future
At BarkerGilmore, every legal search begins with a core competency and company culture analysis, nationwide outreach, and a deeply personal commitment to our clients. We guarantee a search experience that goes beyond what a traditional headhunter delivers. 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 Managing Counsel Recruiting Experts
Former SVP, GC, CCO, CLO & Secretary
Ashland Global Holdings, Inc.
Asheville, NC | Cincinnati, OH
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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