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In-House Counsel Recruiting
Strategic In-House Counsel Recruiting for Growing Organizations
Building a strong in-house legal team is essential to managing risk, supporting growth, and navigating today’s complex business environment. MK Search Consultants is a trusted corporate legal recruiting firm providing confidential, results-driven recruitment services for companies seeking exceptional in-house legal talent.
We specialize in in-house counsel recruiting and in-house attorney placement for organizations across industries and markets nationwide. Whether you are hiring your first General Counsel or expanding an established legal department, we deliver candidates who combine legal excellence with business insight.
A Partner Focused on Corporate Legal Success
At MK Search Consultants, we understand that hiring in-house legal professionals is different from law firm recruitment. Corporate legal roles require attorneys who can think strategically, collaborate cross-functionally, and align legal guidance with business objectives.
We provide discreet recruitment services for corporations in need of top legal talent. Our extensive database includes attorneys across all practice areas and experience levels, allowing us to identify candidates who match both the technical requirements and cultural dynamics of your organization.
Over the years, we have built strong relationships with leaders within law firms and corporate legal departments. These relationships provide valuable insight beyond the written job description—helping us assess leadership style, decision-making processes, and team culture to ensure a successful long-term fit.
In-House Counsel Recruiting Roles We Place
MK Search Consultants supports a wide range of general counsel search and corporate legal hiring needs, including:
General Counsel
Deputy & Assistant General Counsel
Corporate Counsel
Commercial & Transactional Attorneys
Compliance & Regulatory Counsel
Employment & Labor Counsel
Privacy, Data Security & Risk Management Attorneys
Our in-house attorney placement services are tailored to your organization’s structure, industry, and growth stage.
Recruiting Models Designed for Corporate Legal Departments
Every organization’s hiring needs are unique. MK Search Consultants offers flexible recruiting models to align with your timeline, budget, and strategic priorities.
Retained Search
Our retained search model is ideal for senior-level roles such as General Counsel, Deputy GC, or highly specialized legal leadership positions. This approach allows for a focused, proactive search and provides access to top-tier candidates—many of whom are not actively seeking new roles.
Retained search offers:
Dedicated search execution
Direct outreach to passive candidates
Market intelligence and compensation insight
Maximum confidentiality
This model is best suited for high-impact, strategic hires.
Contingency Search
For mid-level and associate in-house roles, our contingency recruiting model offers flexibility while maintaining high standards. You only pay when a successful placement is made.
Contingency search is ideal when:
Roles need to be filled efficiently
Hiring timelines are flexible
Multiple candidates are under consideration
As an experienced corporate legal recruiting firm, we move quickly without compromising candidate quality.
Contract Interim In-House Legal Staffing
When flexibility is critical, MK Search Consultants provides contract and interim in-house legal staffing solutions. Whether you need coverage during a leave, support for a transaction, or assistance during peak workloads, we deliver qualified attorneys ready to integrate seamlessly.
This option provides:
Short-term and long-term contract counsel
Project-based legal staffing
Interim leadership support
Why Companies Choose MK Search Consultants
Exclusive Focus on Legal Recruiting
Confidential, Ethical Search Practices
Extensive National Attorney Network
Deep Insight Into Corporate Legal Culture
Customized Recruiting Models
As a trusted partner in in-house counsel recruiting, our goal is not just to fill roles—but to help build legal teams that support business success.
Let’s Build Your Legal Team
Whether you are launching a new legal department, replacing key leadership, or expanding your in-house capabilities, MK Search Consultants is ready to help. Our strategic approach to general counsel search and corporate legal recruiting ensures every placement is handled with professionalism, discretion, and care.
Contact MK Search Consultants today to discuss how our in-house legal recruiting services can support your organization’s growth.
Office Hours
Daily - 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday - By Appointment
Sunday - Closed
Holidays - By Appointment
