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Senior Legal Talent,
Matched with Intent.

CounselMatch is a boutique recruitment firm built for the moves that matter most — partner transitions, GC placements, and the senior hires that reshape firms and careers.

Trusted by leading law firms and Fortune 500 legal departments

Kirkland Latham Wachtell Gibson Dunn Cravath Skadden Sullivan

One deliberate approach for every senior placement.

Sarah Mitchell
Partner, Litigation
2 days
Interested in exploring leadership roles at firms with a strong appellate practice and collaborative culture.
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Candidate Assessment

We get to know you before we make introductions — your practice, your ambitions, and the way you want to work.

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Corporate Partner
4 Candidates
Lit. Partner, NY
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Market Intelligence

We know what questions to ask, which firms are moving, and where the real opportunities are taking shape.

David Park
M&A Partner
Alignment 4.9/5
Verified
Practice Fit Strong
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Precision Matching

Every introduction is intentional. We bring alignment on practice, culture, and trajectory — not just credentials.

James Whitfield, Managing Partner
“CounselMatch understood our firm’s culture in a way no other recruiter has. The candidates they brought weren’t just qualified — they fit.”
James Whitfield
Managing Partner, Am Law 100 Firm
“Working with CounselMatch felt different from the start. They asked the right questions, understood the nuances of my practice, and found a role I wouldn’t have discovered on my own.”
Rachel Torres
General Counsel, Private Equity
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95%

Of our placements remain in their roles after two years — because fit matters more than speed.

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Candidates presented by CounselMatch receive offers at three times the industry average rate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What types of roles does CounselMatch recruit for?

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We focus exclusively on senior-level legal placements — partners, general counsel, deputy GCs, and practice group leaders across the United States. If the hire is significant enough to change a firm's trajectory, it's the kind of work we do.

How is CounselMatch different from a traditional recruiter?

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Our founder practiced law before building this firm. That firsthand experience shapes how we evaluate candidates, understand firm dynamics, and advise on both sides of a hire. We speak the language because we've lived it.

Do you work with both law firms and in-house legal teams?

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Yes. We serve Am Law firms, boutique practices, and corporate legal departments. The common thread is senior-level talent and the precision those hires demand.

How does the candidate assessment process work?

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Every engagement begins with a real conversation — about your career trajectory, your practice strengths, and what matters most in your next role. We don't work from checklists. We work from understanding.

What markets do you cover?

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We recruit nationally across the United States, with particular depth in New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston.