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Funds & Antitrust continue to be hot #LateralMarkets in the #LegalRecruiting world. If you are interested in discussing top AmLaw opportunities in either, feel free to reach out to me & our team at Principle Recruiting

2L Houston App Update and some good news for Lateral Corporate Associates in Houston and Dallas below. 2Ls - Latham is open! Remember Latham is majority corporate work in Austin/Houston. Apps are open June 10-17 only so don't delay! May 2024 was the best month for Houston corporate lateral associate hiring since 2022! Mids and seniors very little for 2021-2023. Firms are being super picky on credentials. 4 to Clifford Chance 1 Jones Day - 2016 1 Kirkland - 2019 6 Paul Hastings - all following new partner hires 2 Simpson - 2016 and 2023 1 to Sheppard Mullin - 2015 energy 1 to Baker Botts - 2019 energy 1 Sidley 2018 energy Dallas corporate was not as strong as Houston in May but at least we are finally seeing hires - 7 total - no juniors 4 Banking/Finance but 1 followed a partner 1 Paul Hastings 1 Vinson & Elkins in CAPM (2020)- that's the first CAPM hire in Dallas in 2024 1 Vinson & Elkins in public MA (2020)

👉 An introduction to Patrick Morgan!

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our latest M&A Market Update report early next week! Covering topics such as market conditions, recruitment, and summer bonuses, this document offers valuable insights into the world of M&A hiring. Please reach out to us for your complimentary copy! #investmentbanking #mergersandacquisitions

The top tier London private practice recruitment market has continued to build positively through 2024 and is significantly busier than the start of the year. With the cautious expectation that the economic environment will continue to improve as we move into the second half of the year, this will be reflected in a more buoyant recruitment market. If you are considering a lateral move in the latter half of this year, I encourage you to start conversations this summer. New instructions this week include the below roles: - Private Equity – Associate (2-5pqe) – US firm - Leveraged Finance – Associate (1-6pqe) – US firm - Secondaries - Associate (1-4pqe) - US firm - Dispute Resolution – Associate (2-4pqe) – US firm - Restructuring – Associate (2-4pqe) – US firm

Your Weekly Tip from a Recruiter: Your First GC Position   Looking for your first GC role? Consider a private equity owned company. PE firms routinely encourage their portfolio companies to bring on their first GC. Depending on the company’s exit strategy, these roles may not require public company experience and are a great training ground for first time GCs. You will likely get to build a legal function and perhaps even a team gaining valuable GC generalist experience that will set you up for your next GC role. As most PE owned companies have a 5-7 year cycle these days (up from 3-5), you will gain the experience of taking the company through an exit (whether that is a sale or IPO) and potentially see an upside on your equity. You can then parlay this experience into a GC role at a larger private or publicly traded company or move on to another portfolio company owned by the same or another PE firm. Any questions, please reach out.

Job openings often signal an increased interest in M&A, even if they don’t directly correlate with lateral movement. Recently, White & Case LLP became a prime destination for top M&A lateral hires, attracting partners from firms with higher profits per partner. By analyzing Leopard Solutions data, we investigated whether this trend at White & Case is an isolated event or part of a broader surge in M&A hiring. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTazi54x #MergersandAcquisitions #LateralHiring #LegalJobs

We are delighted to share that hiring levels across functions, business, and distribution roles in Wealth and Asset Management have increased significantly in the last quarter. This surge is fuelled by private equity-backed acquisitions and a focus on increasing net inflows of funds managed. For key hires and the latest industry trends in this evolving market, access our most recent market report. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.  https://lnkd.in/eauNX4Bu #WealthManagement #AssetManagement #InvestmentManagement #ExecutiveCommittee #HiringTrends #MarketReport #ExecutiveSearch #Leathwaite

As we progress into Q1, we’re seeing a notable uptick in associate demand, particularly within the Corporate M&A, Private Equity, and Finance spaces. Firms are actively seeking top-tier talent, while maintaining both a selective and thoughtful approach to their hiring process. Whether or not you’re actively exploring new opportunities, now is an advantageous time to stay informed about market trends. Information is key to navigating the next steps or long-term plan for your career. If you're curious about the market dynamics or simply want a recruiter's perspective, shoot me a message. My focus is on understanding your career goals rather than pushing a sale. [email protected] | 516-662-8740 #BigLawJobs, #LateralMove, #LegalOpportunities, #BigLawRecruitment, #LegalMoves2024, #LateralHiring, #LegalJobSearch, #BigLawInsights, #LegalRecruitment2024, #AssociateOpportunities 

Happy Tuesday! Good luck to my ⚡ 9 candidates ⚡ interviewing. The summer slump is officially over, and I haven’t seen this level of activity since Q1. Here are the roles my candidates are interviewing for: Investment Management (UNPOSTED) M&A (UNPOSTED) Tech Transactions Financial Services Litigation (UNPOSTED) IP Litigation (UNPOSTED) International Trade (UNPOSTED) ERISA Compliance (UNPOSTED) Let’s connect—I’m excited to get you results. #RecruitWithRhea #CravathScale #SummerBonuses #LawFirmRetention #LawFirmHiring #LawFirmCareers #LegalHiring #LegalCareers #LateralHiring #LateralRecruitment #AmLaw