Specializations

Law sector recruitment

We find lawyers who shape the market. We support prestigious law firms in recruiting partners and entire teams, and we help corporations build strategic in-house legal departments. Antal Legal guarantees discretion, industry expertise, and effectiveness in reaching the tightly-knit legal community. We handle legal recruitment at every level—from Junior Associate to General Counsel. We also offer legal services outsourcing.

Michał Borkowski

Michał Borkowski

Team Manager of Antal Finance & Accountancy, HR & Legal

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From codes to technology – why legal recruitment requires a specialist

The legal services market is evolving from a support role to strategic advisory. The modern lawyer must combine an excellent knowledge of regulations with an understanding of technology and the client's business. Law firms are looking for partners with a client portfolio, and in-house departments are becoming key decision-making centers.

At Antal Legal, we feel this dynamic perfectly. We know how different the work culture is in the "Magic Circle" compared to a boutique firm and what competencies the role of General Counsel in a public company requires. Therefore, effective legal recruitment requires a partner who knows the environment from the inside – its hierarchy, rates, and unwritten rules.

Recruitment and Outsourcing of Legal Expertise

Law Firms

From Partners to Associates. We recruit lawyers with a client portfolio (Book of Business), Senior Associates ready for promotion, and Counsel with unique specializations (M&A, Real Estate, Banking).

In-house Departments

Lawyers for business. General Counsel, Head of Legal, Contract Managers, and specialists supporting management in ongoing corporate service.

Compliance and Regulations

Organizational security. Compliance Officers, AML/KYC experts, Data Privacy Officers (GDPR), and specialists in international sanctions.

Legal Tech & IP

Law of new technologies. Lawyers specializing in e-commerce, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and implementing tools that automate the lawyer's work.

Headhunting with white gloves

Legal recruitment requires absolute confidentiality. A Partner's change of colors at a law firm or the Head of Legal is market-sensitive information – one leak can block the entire process.

Our consultants from the Antal HR & Legal team operate with the utmost delicacy. We do not publish ads where Direct Search is required. We reach candidates directly, verifying their readiness for change without compromising their reputation in their current workplace. Discretion is not a declaration – it is the foundation of every recruitment process we conduct in the legal environment.

How much does a Partner at a law firm earn?

Rates in the legal industry vary and depend on the billing model (Billable Hours vs flat fee). Download our Salary Report and check the salary ranges for In-house positions and rates in international and Polish law firms. Plan legal recruitment based on reliable market data.

Why do law firms and corporations entrust legal recruitment to Antal?

Understanding rates

We know the market realities. We know how to negotiate packages for Partners (profit shares) and how to build bonus systems for in-house lawyers. Antal HR & Legal advises on salary matters based on current market data.

Substantive verification

Not every lawyer fits every company. We verify not only knowledge of regulations but also work style, negotiation skills, and fit with the organizational culture (Culture Fit). Effective legal recruitment starts with a deep understanding of specialization.

Networking

We are present in the legal environment. We know the key players, track transfers, and know who is considering a change of environment before this information reaches the market. Antal Legal has built these relationships over the years.

Strategic advisory

We help law firms in mergers and acquisitions of teams and companies in building legal structures from scratch (e.g., when an investor enters Poland).

Institutions

District Chamber of Legal Advisors

Supreme Bar Council

ACCA (for Compliance)

GDPR

Legal 500

Frequently asked questions about legal recruitment

Legal recruitment at Antal Legal is conducted using the Direct Search method, tailored to the specifics of the hermetic legal environment. We start with a detailed analysis of the position – we conduct searches for a law firm Partner with a client portfolio (Book of Business) differently than for an In-house Counsel for a corporation, where fit with the organizational culture is key. We then identify passive candidates – experienced lawyers who do not publish CVs on portals and do not respond to ads. We verify substantive specialization (e.g., M&A, Banking, Real Estate, IP), transactional experience, negotiation skills, and reputation in the environment. The entire process is conducted with the utmost confidentiality. The time from project initiation to the presentation of the first profiles usually takes 7–14 business days, depending on the niche of the specialization.

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Team Manager of Antal Finance & Accountancy, HR & Legal

Michał Borkowski

Michał Borkowski

Team Manager of Antal Finance & Accountancy, HR & Legal

Are you looking for a General Counsel, Partner for a Law Firm, or Compliance expert? Contact the Antal HR & Legal team. We guarantee a process conducted with the highest ethical standards and complete discretion.