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Trusted Advisors. Global Capabilities.
Building World-Class Teams.
For over four decades, our mission has remained constant: We partner with clients to build world-class legal, government affairs and compliance teams. We place transformational leaders who can meet today’s challenges and help lead companies in a dynamic and fast changing economic and regulatory landscape. Whether you are a global multinational corporation, listed business, a privately held company, a higher education institution, a nonprofit or a governmental agency, we serve as trusted advisors to find the general counsel and in-house counsel who can assist you in achieving your strategic goals.
Our global network of executive search consultants is diverse in background, specialisation and geography. With more than 25 offices across the U.S. and throughout Europe and Asia, we offer a combination of local and global teams to ensure the best outcome for each assignment. With a powerful team of recruiters—98% of whom are former lawyers having practiced in law firms, in-house and not-for-profits—we know first-hand how important each hire can be for an organisation. Our goal is to ensure the best outcomes for every search. We build life-long partnerships with our clients and candidates.
We offer comprehensive assessments of candidates utilising a variety of tools and products tailored for your needs. Once a placement is completed, we offer a broad range of services to support and ensure success in the role.
Research
The survey found that since 2020, the total actual cash (TAC) compensation paid to general counsel and chief legal officers has risen by 15% around the globe.
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Today’s GC is not just a legal advisor and organizational watchdog; they’re a valued partner to the C-suite and a key player in business, financial, and risk management decision-making.
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How does your legal team measure up against your peers? Find out by reading the 2023 Law Department Management Benchmarking Report, done in partnership with the Association of Corporate Counsel.
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The role of the general counsel is evolving globally and nowhere more so than in India.
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The industry is expected to grow 14% over the next decade, providing opportunity for legal professionals attracted to the unique challenges in the life sciences.
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To hire a GC or not? If your family office is unsure of the level of legal support it needs, Eskor Edem helps you explore the reasons why a GC may make sense.
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