Legal, Risk, Compliance & Government Affairs
Legal executive search and advisory that delivers strategic talent

Finding legal leadership talent that’s both technically strong and a culture fit can be time-consuming and complex. General counsels now shape organizational values, while risk and compliance officers address growing concerns around data security and regulation. Government affairs leaders help companies navigate cross-border complexities. Top performers in these roles anticipate change, protect the business, and drive growth.

At Heidrick & Struggles, our legal executive search practice identifies and attracts top legal talent across all specializations, helping clients secure the strategic leadership needed for long-term success. As a premier executive search firm, we understand the demands of legal recruiting in today’s competitive market. Our global team brings deep knowledge of legal and regulatory issues and understands what sets great leaders apart. Through diagnostic tools and trusted relationships across industries, we connect clients with legal advisors who move their organizations forward.

Our global data-driven approach to legal executive search is built on better insights, more data, and faster decision-making .
Finding top legal talent takes more than traditional recruiting. At Heidrick & Struggles, we employ a comprehensive approach to talent acquisition, utilizing data-driven methodologies honed through decades of relationships and engagements with the world's largest organizations to deliver candidates who exceed client expectations.
The Heidrick Leadership Framework

Our Heidrick Leadership Framework helps you find the right candidate in the right roles at the right time. This unified platform, powered by META,  assesses legal executives on their business impact, leadership capability, culture impact, and leadership potential, enabling clients to make data-driven decisions using AI-powered leadership intelligence.

Heidrick Connect

Our digital online portal enables clients to access Heidrick tools and comprehensive executive search resources seamlessly. This always-available platform streamlines the search process and enhances collaboration between clients and our search consultants.

LAQ Self

Our comprehensive leadership assessment offers organizations a scalable solution that provides dynamic insights into their legal leadership capabilities. This flexible framework adapts to your organization's unique needs, enabling search consultants to evaluate qualified candidates and existing legal talent with precision and depth.

Leadership Signature

Our proprietary tool helps legal leaders identify their unique leadership style and understand how they lead most effectively. We've identified eight leadership archetypes that reveal why some legal executives thrive while others struggle. This assessment examines how legal leadership styles mesh with legal teams and corporate culture, enabling organizations to improve effectiveness and achieve strategic goals.

Culture Signature

Our assessment tool helps anticipate how a new chief legal officer or legal executive will influence and impact corporate culture. Using data-based insights rather than guesswork, Culture Signature captures and visualizes a culture health profile for legal leadership teams. This tool provides actionable insights when assessing qualified candidates, helping predict how they will impact existing legal team culture and contribute to long-term success.

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