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Senior Counsel

In-House Counsel contributing to your company’s success from day one

When filling in-house counsel positions, you need a lawyer who will exceed your company’s expectations and is hungry to grow. BarkerGilmore consistently recruits Senior and Corporate Counsel with superior legal training and pedigree, as well as the drive and determination to guide your organization to its highest potential.

BarkerGilmore brings unmatched value to your organization – and our 4.8/5.0 client satisfaction rating proves it. When you work with us, the top-tier talent we hand-select will continue to deliver exceptional results for you, day after day and year after year. Our senior counsel and corporate counsel recruits are ready to solve your challenges and meet your needs from day one.

BarkerGilmore’s recent legal counsel placements have specialized experience including*:

  • Commercial Contracts
  • Construction
  • Corporate M&A & Finance
  • Data Privacy & Security
  • Environmental
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Investment Management
  • Labor & Employment
  • Litigation
  • Project Development
  • Real Estate
  • Regulatory
  • Securities & Governance

*Customer satisfaction is paramount to our firm. All clients are willing to provide references.

We always take the time to learn about your business and executive team before evaluating our talent pool to ensure a perfect match. Our consultants consider each company’s unique needs and culture throughout the search process. We will present diverse candidates so aligned with your requirements and expectations that your biggest challenge will be deciding which one to hire.

BarkerGilmore has recruited Senior 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

Our process identifies Senior Counsel to lead now and into the future

At BarkerGilmore, every search begins with a core competency and company culture analysis, nationwide outreach, and a deeply personal commitment to our clients. We go far above and beyond what a traditional headhunter delivers. We complete a full assessment 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 Senior Counsel Recruiting Experts

  • Former VP, GC & Corporate Secretary

    The J.M. Smucker Company

    Cleveland, OH

  • Former SVP, Corporate General Counsel

    USAA

    San Antonio, TX  |  Washington, DC

  • Former GC & Corporate Secretary

    Alight, Inc.

    Chicago, IL

  • Former EVP, GC, Chief Ethics Officer & Secretary

    The Chubb Corporation

    New York, NY

  • Former GC & Corporate Secretary

    Mastercard Worldwide

    New York, NY

  • Former SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary

    Boehringer Ingelheim USA

    Chicago, IL  |  Ridgefield, CT

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.

“BarkerGilmore provided everything I could have asked for in a search consultant: personable, knowledgeable, diligent, and someone who acted as an advocate and friend. Through his outstanding help, I was able to obtain an in-house position that fit my skills and interests perfectly. I highly recommend BarkerGilmore.”
KEVIN NAH
SENIOR DIVISION COUNSEL, CORNING INCORPORATED
“We are very happy with the experience. The only unfortunate part is that BarkerGilmore doesn’t recruit for other functions. They set the bar high for other search firms.”
CHERYL WARD
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

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