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Good lawyers know good lawyers.

Get the best talent for your team with pre-vetted, endorsed lawyers from from lawyers working at the highest levels in corporate law, litigation, IP, tax, and more.

Data shows recommended talent onboards faster & stays longer.

Only pay when you find your new hire. A better, faster contingent hiring process.

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Global network of legal professionals

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Scale Up Counsel for Hiring Managers.

You'll be in good company. Scale Up Counsel works with world-class Am Law 100 law firms.

Passive candidates don't reply to cold emails,but they do pick up the phone when their friends call.And their friends are Scale Up Counsel members.

Power of Vetted Referrals

Scale Up Counsel is a platform where thousands of practicing attorneys can tap their network and expertise to earn significant rewards for successful referrals.

Member Dashboard

15
My Referrals
$40K
Total Earned
Corporate
Litigation
IP
Tax
You're In!

Now help your friends get fast-tracked to finding their next role

New Roles

Corporate Attorney
In Office, NYC
Earn 20K-24K
Employment Litigation Associate
Remote
Earn 30K-40K

Guaranteed Results

While most firms work with generalist recruiters with 1-2 years of experience, Scale Up Counsel members average 5+ years of practicing law. Deeper networks and better judgment means better candidates, with higher yield. And parallel-tracked searches let us guarantee results.

Experience Comparison

Traditional Recruiters
1-2 years
Average experience
Scale Up Counsel Members
5+ years
Average experience
Higher Yield
+40%
Better Judgment
+60%
Deeper Networks
+80%

Who We Serve

Scale Up Counsel members are spread across the country with diverse practice areas.

Our Focus

Placements
Across all practice areas
70%
Law Firms
30%
In-House Legal Departments
Practice Areas Distribution
100%
Total
Corporate Law
36%
Litigation
34%
IP Law
22%
Tax Law
8%

How Scale Up Counsel Works

1

Let's Meet

Tell us everything about your dream hire, no requirement is too small.

2

Ready to Launch

We'll share your role with our Members, equipping them with everything they know to find the perfect match.

3

Referrals Submitted

Our Members will tap their network of top talent and get them excited about the role.

4

Scale Up Counsel Vetting

We'll review every referral, making sure our Members got it right.

5

Warm Intros

We'll connect you with everyone you're excited to interview.

6

Hire

We'll offer support as needed to ensure your ideal candidate becomes your dream hire.

Two Risk-Free Models

Full alignment. Predictable results.

Contingency Search
Pay only for results, no upfront costs.

Our Contingency Search model means you owe nothing until we deliver a successful hire. We take on the upfront work, you reap the rewards.

Pure Contingency Model – No retainers, no deposits, no ongoing fees.
90-Day Retention Guarantee – If a hire doesn't work out, we replace them at no additional cost.
Zero Risk – We only win when you do.

Best for: Firms hiring occasionally or scaling selectively who want flexibility and no upfront spend.

Turnkey Referral Platform
Empower your own employees to recruit like pros.

Access our proprietary referral technology and community-driven tools to boost internal referrals, all at a predictable annual investment.

Monthly Subscription – Low fixed cost, unlimited referral management.
Full Refund Guarantee – If you don't increase hires through referrals in year one, we refund your subscription.
Data-Driven Insights – Track referrals, engagement, and conversion rates in real time.

Best for: Companies hiring consistently or building talent pipelines who want predictable spend and compounding results.

Earn from your network

Frequently Asked Questions

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