Tandem Search

Legal

Specialist recruitment for
law firms & in-house teams

We partner with top local, regional and international law firms — as well as in-house legal teams — to deliver high-impact talent for senior, strategic and specialist roles. Our work includes partner hires, lateral team moves, senior associates on defined progression paths, and key operational positions in risk, compliance, legal tech and business services. In legal hiring, the right appointment enhances reputation, strengthens client relationships and creates lasting value.

Specialist functions

Partner & Lateral Team Acquisition

Senior Associate and Counsel-Level Appointment

Business Services Leadership (HR, BD, Risk, Finance)

General Counsel & Legal Ops for ALSPs and Affiliate Structures

Interim Talent & Project-Based Legal Support

Market Mapping, Competitor Intelligence & Succession Planning

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What sets us apart

Law Firm Expertise

Our dedicated legal practice has a long-standing track record of partnering with law firms globally — from elite boutiques to multinational firms — on searches that require sector fluency and cultural understanding.

Partner-Level Engagement

We work consultatively with managing partners, practice heads, and HR leadership to ensure alignment on every aspect of a search — from market positioning to team dynamics.

Lateral Hire Strategy Support

We go beyond search delivery, advising on team lift-outs, practice area expansion, and market mapping to support firm growth.

Global Reach, Boutique Service

With hubs in London and Dubai, we operate with both international scope and a tailored, relationship-led approach.

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