Lateral Link

In the newest edition of Original Jurisdiction we're happy to share a new Job of the Week: An exciting opportunity for corporate associates in Philadelphia! Lateral Link is working exclusively on an unposted search with a highly regarded global law firm seeking a Corporate Associate to join their Philadelphia office. If you're a transactional attorney with 2–3 years of experience and a strong foundation in deal work, this is an opportunity worth exploring. This firm's corporate practice advises clients on sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters spanning Corporate, M&A, Finance, Capital Markets, and Real Estate. The team is known for its collaborative, commercially minded culture — one where associates gain meaningful responsibility and benefit from strong mentorship early in their careers. Simply put, this firm genuinely invests in its people. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience drafting and reviewing transaction documents and supporting deal teams across all phases of a transaction, including purchase agreements, financing documents, shareholder agreements, due diligence and transaction management, and corporate governance documentation. If you're a junior associate looking to grow within a sophisticated, well-resourced practice that will take your development seriously, please feel free to reach out directly or submit your resume confidentially to Vered Krasna at vkrasna@laterallink.com.

Lateral Link is thrilled to welcome Liz McGarry to our team as a Senior Director in the Midwest Region 🎉 Liz brings 10+ years of legal recruiting experience in the Chicago and Midwest market, plus a background that includes 7+ years as a practicing litigator and a stint as an AmLaw Practice Manager. She works with attorneys at every level — associates through partners — across practice areas and firm types. Together, these diverse experiences provide Liz with an insider’s understanding of the evolving pressures, priorities, and shifting dynamics that attorneys and law firms face at every stage of practice, enhancing her ability to advise both candidates and law firm leadership with credibility and insight. Welcome to the team, Liz 🙌

It is one of the first questions attorneys ask when they start thinking about working with a legal recruiter and one of the most important ones to get a clear answer on before the process begins. Who actually pays the recruiter? Is there a fee involved for candidates? And does working through a recruiter affect the compensation you are offered? We answer these questions and more in our latest article 👇

We're proud to sponsor a new job of the week in the latest edition off Original Jurisdiction - a fantastic General Counsel opportunity in South Carolina! Lateral Link is proud to be partnering with a high-growth global manufacturing company in its search for its first U.S.-based General Counsel. If you're a senior legal leader who thrives in a hands-on, high-impact environment, this could be the defining role of your career. This is a rare opportunity to step in and build something from the ground up. The incoming GC will have full ownership of all U.S. legal matters, with a strong focus on dispute management, risk mitigation, and supporting complex commercial and operational decisions. You won't just be advising — you'll be shaping legal strategy, infrastructure, and risk management frameworks while working directly alongside executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings 10–20+ years of experience, a strong litigation background, and GC or Deputy GC-level experience in a fast-moving business environment. We're looking for someone who can operate as both a trusted strategic advisor and a sleeves-rolled-up problem solver. 📍 Located in the Greenville, SC area, this role offers the kind of scope, visibility, and impact that doesn't come around often. Interested? Reach out directly to Marion Wilson, Esq. at 📧 mwilson@laterallink.com or Brittany Zoll at 📧 bzoll@laterallink.com to learn more!

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Richard Lock to the Lateral Link team as a Senior Director! 🎉 Richard brings an incredible 15+ years of legal recruiting experience, having worked at a prominent international search firm where he developed a deep expertise in both law firm and in-house placements. His strategic approach and thorough understanding of the legal market have helped hundreds of attorneys navigate complex lateral moves and career transitions across individual and partnership levels. Richard's proven track record of developing new geographical markets and leading high-performing recruitment teams makes him a fantastic addition to our team. His consistent excellence has earned him numerous industry awards, cementing his reputation as a top performer on both sides of the Atlantic. 📧 You can reach Richard at: rlock@laterallink.com Welcome to the team, Richard! We're so glad to have you! 🙌

Most attorneys know that legal recruiters exist. Far fewer understand how the relationship actually works: what a recruiter does for you, what you should expect from the process, how to evaluate whether a recruiter is worth working with, and what you need to do on your end to make the search productive. That gap in understanding is costly. Attorneys who go into a recruiter relationship with unclear expectations often end up frustrated, either because they chose the wrong recruiter, because they were not prepared for the process, or because they did not know how to advocate for themselves within it. This guide is designed to close that gap. Whether you are considering a lateral move for the first time or returning to the market after years at the same firm, here is everything you need to know 👇

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Check out our latest job of the week in the newest edition of Original Jurisdiction! Join our team at Lateral Link as a legal recruiter! We're seeking a high-caliber recruiter to join our team in a role with clear leadership potential. This is not a typical recruiting role — it is a platform built for professionals who think like lawyers and work with integrity. Qualified candidates will bring the following: A J.D. from a well-regarded law school or a proven track record at a premier legal search or executive recruiting firm. Beyond credentials, we're looks for professionals who embody our eight core values: Trust · Respect · Integrity · Accountability · Cooperation · Resourcefulness · Diversity · Compassion. Contact Michael Allen at mallen@laterallink.com to explore this opportunity.

If you are a practicing attorney considering a move to an in-house role, understanding how in-house legal recruiting actually works is an essential first step. Here is what you need to know before your in-house search begins👇 https://lnkd.in/e-gtQECG

If you have spent any time in the legal profession, or researching it from the outside, you have almost certainly encountered references to the Am Law 100 and Am Law 200. These rankings are among the most cited benchmarks in legal market analysis, and they come up constantly in conversations about compensation, prestige, lateral hiring, and career trajectory. But what do they actually mean? Our own Christina Henry walks through everything you need to know 👇