Ιn recent years there has been a growing trend for prominent legal professionals and partners to seek legal recruiters to research, advise and support in the recruitment process. Samaras Legal Search services both law firms seeking to recruit a new partner or legal counsel, and individuals or practice teams looking to move firms. Within these services, we provide search and selection services for full time positions, as well as executive contracting/consulting professionals for temporary assignments.

Superior Multi-National Connections and Relationships

Our unparalleled level of experience & expertise has given us the opportunity to establish strong national and international networks. We are in regular contact with the leading firm’s prominent partners and lawyers, giving us a strong insight into current market conditions.

Proactive Targeted Search Approach

The type of lawyers SLS targets are up and coming and established leaders in their field. Therefore, SLS works through a targeted search and selection process. Our proactive approach ensures we select the most applicable and talented lawyers under any circumstance, as opposed to simply considering just lawyers looking for work.

Transitional Expertise and Experience

A partner considering moving to another firm is likely to have feelings of uncertainty and high levels of stress. SLS have had much experience in the common concerns and issues that arise in recruiting leading legal professionals. We have strategies in place for dealing with issues such as partnership admittance, moving teams, transitional issues, confidentiality and exit strategies. During this process we maintain the most honourable and professional service while providing comprehensive and impartial guidance.

Samaras Legal Search offices are located in Sydney, London and Nicosia.  However, Samaras Legal Search works with clients on national and international mandates in cities such as;

• New York
• Singapore
• Hong Kong
• Dubai, Doha
• Brussells
• Munich
• Stuttgart
• Amsterdam
• Madrid
• Rome

Samaras Legal Search works with Australia’s top corporate, commercial and financial firms to recruit talent for in-house legal counsel. These firms are leaders in their field, often requiring individuals with particular practice specialities. SLS works with mandates which seek different levels of experience and expertise. Whilst primarily making placements of in-house general counsels, SLS also undertakes mandates involving in-house lawyers, junior counsel, company secretary and compliance manager roles. SLS is experienced in working with qualified lawyers in private practice who are looking to move to in-house legal counsel.

SLS analyses the skills which are necessary for the required position and any gaps which the applicant must cover. For senior partners looking to get involved in the management of a firm, SLS provides assistance to executives looking towards board and committee appointments.

MISSION

Our mission is to be a trusted advisor providing innovation and effective business solutions that deliver measurable improvement. We achieve this by:

• • Making decisions quickly, efficiently and directly in touch with our clients in positive ways
  • Maximise value from your resources and skills
  • Create repeatable and sustainable innovation through scenario planning, customer insight, idea generation, idea process management and training
  • Acquire fast flow of good information to streamline processes, raise quality and knowledge, and improve execution

SERVICE

SLS advisory extends from vision setting to merger guidance and support. Working extensively with leading law firms, Samaras Legal Search has identified industry trends and best practices. We incorporate this information to work with our client’s vision, goals and objectives to develop practical and realistic strategies.

Samaras Legal Search assists in critically analysing relevant issues, implementing new key structures and strategies, while also measuring and assessing new initiatives. Modification and adjustment of new initiatives are always carried out to ensure our advice is benefitting the firm and ultimately satisfying the client.

If no prominent issue is visible to the firm, Samaras Legal Search is experienced in assisting firms refine their strategic vision or business plan. SLS acknowledges the importance of matching strategic direction with short term tactical objectives. Clients have been impressed by the significant cost savings associated with implementing and reviewing current strategies and practices that may be inefficient or out of date. Samaras evaluate various alternatives to ensure that the firm ultimately chooses an efficient and profit enhancing option which simultaneously benefits the work environment.

AREAS OF ADVISORY