Quality opportunities
for successful Lateral Partners, Counsels and Attorneys are the best I've seen
in 15 years. Especially in the thriving
Boston market, the demand for high-caliber talent has never been greater and
with the recent entrée of more international firms such as White & Case and
Wilson Sonsini into Boston; and other significant firms eyeing this area for
future openings, the competition for dynamic and productive attorneys is
vigorous. As a result, some attorneys are
wondering if they should take advantage of this favorable climate and consider
exploring a lateral move.
All careers merit an
examination from time to time - and when the market is this active, it makes
sense to review your options and ensure that you have the best possible
platform available for your practice. It
is a responsibility that attorneys have that is different from other
professionals, as decisions you make about your career directly affect not only
your income, but your clients and their well-being.
Obviously, making a
lateral move is a decision that will impact your career for years to come and
it can be overwhelming to investigate the market with all its rapid changes,
and quantify how it affects you, your practice, the support you have and the
additional support you may need, the impact it has on your clients and your
ability to reach your practice goals.
Yet, as they say: timing is everything!
The busier and more active your practice is (when you don't have an
extra minute to spare), is the most appropriate time to explore
opportunities. You owe it to yourself
and your clients to be working in an environment that allows your practice to
flourish.
That's why it is
beneficial to consult with a professional who can provide you with meaningful
information about the current legal landscape and the firms that are best
suited to support you, your practice and your business development
efforts. An experienced Recruiter with a
thorough understanding of what it takes to make a successful lateral move will
have first-hand knowledge to help you focus only on those opportunities that
are relevant to your goals. An
experienced Recruiter will guide you through the process and work closely with
you to ensure a smooth and rewarding transition. Even if you are not sure that this is the
right time for you to make a move, developing a relationship with a Recruiter
will help keep you abreast of market conditions, and then, when you are
ready to move, that Recruiter will already be prepared to assist you in
securing the position that meets your goals efficiently.
Currently, there is a great deal of interest on
the part of law firms looking for new lateral talent, but it's difficult to
predict how long these favorable conditions will last. If you think a lateral move
might be something to consider, contact
me for a confidential discussion. I will help you review your options
and if you decide that a move is in your best interest, I will position you to
take advantage of the best legal market in years.
- Michael
