Carrington Legal Search

Carrington Legal Search is a legal executive search firm that recruits senior lawyers and legal executives for employers. It works as an extension of the client's team, learning the business before searching, and draws on a network of candidates across the United States.

What Carrington Legal Search does

• Role definition: starts each search by writing a detailed job description with the client.
• Headhunting: approaches candidates from its national network and uses search technology to review large numbers of profiles.
• Diverse shortlists: commits to presenting a varied pool of candidates.
• In-person vetting: calls, interviews and travels to meet candidates face to face before presenting a small shortlist.
• Offer support: stays involved through interviews and helps present the job offer.

Who it serves

Its clients are companies hiring in-house legal leaders. Testimonials come from general counsel and chief legal officers at USAA and Lennox International.

Key facts

• Focus: legal executive search
• Coverage: nationwide candidate network in the United States
• Search lead: Carrie, named in client testimonials