Law Firm Hiring
Hire top legal talent for your firm. We specialize in associate lateral moves, partner placement, and fractional GC services—with the expertise of former BigLaw attorneys who understand your needs.
How We Help You Hire
Our team of former BigLaw attorneys understands the nuances of law firm hiring—practice group fit, firm culture, economics, and integration. We work across Am Law 50 firms and major markets nationwide.
Associate Lateral Hiring
Source and place lateral associates across practice areas. We understand the associate market, from mid-level specialists to senior counsel, and help you find candidates who fit your culture and workload.
Partner Placement
Strategic partner recruitment for firms building or expanding practice groups. We navigate economics, books of business, and firm integration with discretion and expertise.
Fractional GC Services
Connect your company with experienced General Counsel on a flexible, part-time basis. We help startups and growth-stage companies access top-tier legal leadership for compliance, transactions, litigation, and strategic legal guidance.
Practice Group Builds
Scale a practice area with multiple hires. We coordinate searches across seniority levels and ensure cultural and strategic alignment.
Market Intelligence
Understand compensation trends, competitor hiring activity, and candidate availability in your target markets and practice areas.
Proprietary Technology
We use agentic technology to score fit and surface ideal candidates—reducing time-to-hire and improving match quality.
Why Scale Up Counsel
Former BigLaw Experience
Our recruiters are almost exclusively former BigLaw attorneys. We understand firm culture, partnership dynamics, practice group economics, and what makes a successful lateral hire.
Am Law 50 Focus
We specialize in Cravath-scale firms and Am Law 50 placements. Our network and market knowledge are built for firms that compete for the best legal talent.
Technology-Enabled
Proprietary agentic technology helps us score fit and surface ideal candidates faster. Less noise, better matches, shorter cycles.
Nationwide Coverage
We work across all major markets—New York, DC, California, Chicago, Texas, and beyond. We understand regional nuances and can help you tap into national talent pools.
Ready to Build Your Team?
Let's discuss your hiring needs. We'll help you find the right talent for your firm.