Building long-term partnerships between attorneys and law firms across the East Coast. We help attorneys and firms make moves that still make sense five years later.

With an established network spanning New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina, we support associates and partners with strategic career moves across the legal market. Whether you’re seeking greater flexibility, stronger compensation, more meaningful progression or simply a better long-term fit, we’ll source the perfect opportunity for you.

Lateral partner recruiting

Open conversations with law firms and partners around growth, succession and long-term strategy give us valuable insight into the lateral market.

Books of business matter. But so do succession plans, team dynamics, compensation structures, client conflicts and whether a firm can genuinely support the next phase of growth.

We spend time understanding both sides properly before making introductions, which means fewer but better conversations.

Supporting exceptional futures in law

Good lawyers are often too busy billing hours to manage their careers properly. That’s where we help.

We take the time to understand each candidate’s experience, motivations and long-term goals – not simply what appears on a resume. This allows us to make carefully considered introductions that benefit both legal professionals and the firms they join.

We understand that compensation alone rarely determines a successful move. Culture, leadership, flexibility and long-term progression matter just as much.

We specialize in the following legal practice areas:

Customized legal staffing

Hiring lawyers is expensive. Hiring the wrong lawyers is significantly more expensive. That’s why we take a more considered approach to legal hiring.

Supporting law firms ranging from Am Law practices to specialist boutiques, we invest time in understanding not only the technical requirements of a search, but also your culture, growth plans and long-term objectives.

Combining targeted search with market insight and established networks, we introduce candidates who align not just with the role itself, but with the wider dynamics and long-term direction of your team.

Your legal FAQs

We cater to a diverse range of legal roles, from associates with 2 years of experience to seasoned attorneys and senior partners.

We work closely with you to identify suitable opportunities, facilitate introductions and guide you through the entire placement journey. Our candidate services are completely free, encompassing:

  • Resume and LinkedIn profile advice
  • In-depth interview preparation
  • Market consultation
  • Clear communication at every step 
  • Offer negotiation including acceptance, job offer terms and rejection. 

 

Additionally, we provide ongoing after-care to ensure your satisfaction in your new position.

We’re proud to collaborate with law practices of all sizes, encompassing Am Law and large, to mid-size and boutique firms. Upholding our commitment to confidentiality, we don’t publicly disclose specific details but actively engage with firms across the states we serve: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina.

Candidates (job seekers) do not incur any costs for our recruitment services. If we successfully connect a candidate and law firm that leads to a hire, our fee is collected from the hiring firm.

Certainly. Acknowledging the importance of workforce agility, we collaborate with many fully qualified and available legal candidates. We’re able to assist with staffing solutions for under-supported practices during peak periods, deal-based overflows and temporary projects. This flexible approach enhances accessibility to staffing solutions, catering to the diverse and evolving needs of legal teams, regardless of their size.

If you’re unsure about the best staffing solution for your practice or have questions about our process, our team is ready for a no-obligation chat to answer your questions. Contact us today.

Legal jobs

$180,000 - $220,000

Insurance Coverage Attorney

Better coverage work. More flexibility. A bigger platform. International opportunities. And perhaps a sense that all those years becoming good at this are starting to pay off. This...

$160,000 - $180,000

Insurance Coverage Attorney

There are easier ways to improve your legal career than adding another 300 billable hours to your year. Sometimes it’s just about finding a better platform. This insurance...

$180,000 - $220,000

Insurance Coverage Attorney

Better coverage work. More flexibility. A bigger platform. International opportunities. And perhaps a sense that all those years becoming good at this are starting to pay off. This...

$160,000 - $180,000

Insurance Coverage Attorney

There are easier ways to improve your legal career than adding another 300 billable hours to your year. Sometimes it’s just about finding a better platform. This insurance...

$130,000 - $180,000

Employment Law Attorney

The problem with becoming good at employment law is that firms tend to reward you with more employment law. And usually more hours. This is a bit different....

$130,000 - $180,000

Employment Law Attorney

The problem with becoming good at employment law is that firms tend to reward you with more employment law. And usually more hours. This is a bit different....

$130,000 - $180,000

Employment Law Attorney

The problem with becoming good at employment law is that firms tend to reward you with more employment law. And usually more hours. This is a bit different....

$130,000 - $180,000

Employment Law Attorney

The problem with becoming good at employment law is that firms tend to reward you with more employment law. And usually more hours. This is a bit different....

$130,000 - $180,000

Toxic Tort Attorney

Some litigation is about what happened. Toxic tort litigation is often about what happened 20 years ago, what someone was exposed to, whether it caused anything and which...

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Legal team

22 years experience

Arran Jaiswal

US Director
Legal
Specializes in lateral attorney placements, handling associate-to-partner opportunities.
15 years experience

Ryan Jaiswal

US Director
Legal
Ryan leads Distinct’s North American team, staying hands-on and connecting legal professionals with firms across Florida.
13 years experience

Joel Stevenson

Talent Acquisition Director
Legal
Specializes in lateral hires, working with associates, attorneys and partners covering associate to partner opportunities.
9 years experience

Sebastian Hannelly

Talent Acquisition Director
Legal
Specializes in legal partner recruitment, working with attorneys and partners covering partner to executive-level positions.
8 years experience

Harry Hartnell

Talent Acquisition Director
Legal
Specializes in lateral hires, working with associates, attorneys and partners covering associate to partner opportunities.

Zach Gundry

Talent Acquisition Partner
Legal
Specializes in legal recruitment for junior and senior associates, working with candidates with 2+ years of experience.

Sean Coyle

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Legal
Specializes in legal recruitment for junior and senior associates, working with candidates with 2+ years of experience.

Josef Harris

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Legal
Specializes in legal recruitment for junior and senior associates, working with candidates with 2+ years of experience.

Clark Pollins

Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant
Legal
Specializes in legal recruitment for junior and senior associates, working with candidates with 2+ years of experience.

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