Legal and compliance recruitment case studies

The brief. Recruit a Head of US Legal and US Compliance Officer reporting to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer in Denmark. The role combined regional legal leadership, commercial advice and responsibility for product-related communications and contracts.

The work. A director approached more than 80 prospective candidates in pharmaceutical and biotechnology businesses. Eight completed competency-based interviews, and six were presented to the client.

The brief. Recruit a London-based Managing Legal Counsel to advise on employment matters across EMEA, reporting to the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel.

The work. A director targeted management consultancies, professional services firms and relevant technology-led businesses. More than 80 prospective candidates were approached, six completed competency-based interviews, and five were shortlisted for the client.

The brief. Recruit a Privacy Counsel with experience in international data protection and product development. The existing search had stalled after declined offers.

The work. A director mapped privacy lawyers in technology businesses and organisations undergoing digital transformation. Five completed in-depth interviews, and four were presented to the client.

The brief. Assess the market for senior compliance professionals with asset management experience and examine how peer institutions organised regional and central responsibilities.

The work. A director researched asset managers, sovereign wealth funds and related financial institutions, identifying more than 90 compliance professionals across international financial centres. The analysis covered reporting lines, role scope and regulatory responsibilities.