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General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer Recruiting

Hire a strategic partner who adds value to business and legal initiatives

BarkerGilmore’s team has a combined 402 years of experience as General Counsel at some of the world’s largest, most-respected companies. Our battle-tested insights span the corporate legal, risk, and privacy realm. We have earned a reputation as the best search firm for sourcing senior legal leaders who make the greatest impact for our clients. You can trust BarkerGilmore to deliver a diverse field of thoroughly assessed talent for your General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary searches.

Most CEOs believe their General Counsel must be a strategic advisor on their leadership team. BarkerGilmore’s network and assessment process are unmatched in identifying and vetting senior legal talent who will become that advisor — strategically guiding your company through legal and business challenges while inspiring growth. We will ensure your next General Counsel understands your industry, business, and culture to help achieve your goals.

CLO & GC Recruiting

A leading Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel recruiting firm for public, private, and non-profit organizations of all sizes

Our search consultants understand the soft skills and leadership abilities necessary to be successful as General Counsel. Each company has unique needs, and we will perform the due diligence to understand the demands of the business and executive team to ensure a perfect match. BarkerGilmore will present you a diverse field of candidates so well aligned to your requirements and culture; your most difficult challenge will be determining which finalist to select.

BarkerGilmore has recruited General Counsel in every industry. Our knowledge and experience make us the go-to search and advisory experts for consumer, energy, financial, healthcare, industrial, technology, and non-profit organizations.

Our Senior Advisors have over 400 years of collective experience as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers. This experience, insight, and expertise sets the BarkerGilmore team apart from generalist recruiting firms. In addition to offering onboarding resources, such as the General Counsel Toolkit, to new and seasoned General Counsel, BarkerGilmore’s Senior Advisors are available to reduce onboarding time and maximize the performance of your new General Counsel with integration coaching.

Recruiting Process

Identifying your next General Counsel or CLO

At BarkerGilmore, every legal search begins with a core competency and company culture assessment, nationwide outreach, and a deeply personal commitment to our clients. A full assessment is completed 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 General Counsel Recruiting Experts

  • Managing Partner

    Rochester, NY  |  Naples, FL

  • Former EVP, GC, Chief Ethics Officer & Secretary

    The Chubb Corporation

    New York, NY

  • Managing Director

    Pittsburgh, PA

  • Former GC & Corporate Secretary

    Mastercard Worldwide

    New York, NY

  • Senior Director

    Denver, CO

  • Former EVP, CLO & Secretary

    Staples, Inc.

    Boston, MA  |  San Diego, CA

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 is a niche firm recruiting General Counsel, which made them very attractive, and they did not disappoint. It was one of the best experiences I’ve had with a boutique firm, and I’ve used quite a few.”
CANDACE PETERSON
VP, HUMAN RESOURCES, THERMON GROUP HOLDINGS
“We worked with BarkerGilmore to find a General Counsel for our company. The service was outstanding, the responsiveness was amazing, and the candidates were high quality and checked all the boxes.”
KIM WINDSOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, FASTAFF
“What I liked the most is that BarkerGilmore shares our company’s data-driven, disciplined focus. That really came through throughout the whole process, and from every member of their team. They really know what they are doing.  BarkerGilmore’s team listened well, and we knew that our needs had been internalized based upon the debriefing of each of the candidates, which were spot on. I like how the team tried to broaden our view; they educated us as well throughout the process.”
SAM MUPPALLA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
“In choosing a search firm, our criteria were quality and diversity of candidates, responsiveness, communication, sense of urgency, and focus on the client. We also wanted a firm that would represent us well — not just the candidate. I did extensive interviews with five search firms – including the large global ones — and then spoke with client references before choosing BarkerGilmore. They’ve exceeded my expectations. And I would use them again in a minute.”
JENNIFER SHOFFNER
CHRO, TOPBUILD

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