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Building Elite Legal Teams Across the United States

At Chadwick Nott, we specialize in placing high performing attorneys with leading law firms across the United States and the UK. With over 30 years of experience in legal recruitment and more than a decade supporting U.S. firms, we bring unmatched market insight, discretion and a proven track record in helping firms build elite legal teams.

Whether you're opening a new office, expanding practice groups or seeking strategic lateral hires, our recruiters deliver customized solutions aligned with your firm’s growth objectives. We are currently working across many of the U.S. states including New York, California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, North and South Carolina and New Jersey.

Our London team private practise team has been active in the market for over 25 years advising across all legal disciplines and working with all the well known the global law firms based in the city.

Why U.S. firms partner with Chadwick Nott

Established Reputation: We are a long-standing legal search firm with deep relationships across Am Law 100, Magic Circle and elite boutique firms.

Cross-Border Expertise: Our recruiters have successfully placed attorneys in top-tier U.S. and UK firms, helping build thriving commercial practices in London and now applying that expertise across the U.S.

Discreet & Strategic: We operate with confidentiality and precision, protecting your brand while delivering results.

Nationwide Reach: We conduct searches across the U.S., from coast to coast, with insight into regional legal markets, compensation trends and firm cultures.

Our Legal Search services

Partner & Group Moves

We identify and secure lateral partners and practice groups with portable books of business in corporate, private equity, M&A, finance, litigation, employment and other high-demand areas.

Associate Recruitment

From junior associates to senior counsel, we source U.S. licensed attorneys and UK qualified solicitors with the right experience and cultural fit for your firm.

In-House Counsel Placement

We place legal professionals in U.S. headquartered corporations expanding into the UK and Europe, or scaling domestically across the U.S.

Who’s engaging with us?

Practice Areas

  • Corporate
  • Banking & Finance
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Labor & Employment
  • Regulatory and more

Firm Types

  • Am Law 100 and 200 firms
  • U.S. offices of UK and international firms
  • High-growth regional and boutique firms

Geographies

  • New York
  • California
  • Texas
  • Illinois
  • Florida
  • Pennsylvania
  • Washington D.C
  • North and South Carolina
  • New Jersey

Attorney Profiles in Demand

  • Partners with portable business
  • Senior associates seeking promotion or partnership track
  • Attorneys with expertise in emerging areas like tech, healthcare, ESG and data privacy

Roles

  • Lateral Partners
  • Senior Associates
  • Counsel
  • Practice Group Leaders

For Attorneys considering a move

We help attorneys navigate career transitions with discretion and strategic insight. Whether you're seeking a promotion, a better cultural fit, or a platform to grow your practice, we provide market intelligence, access to exclusive roles and support throughout the process.

Our Experienced Recruiters

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