Building Stronger Teams & Shaping the Future of Law

ThirtySix: Founder-Led Executive Search for Respected Law Firms and In-House Legal Teams

Who We Serve

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Private Practice Law Firms

Our Search Process –

Systematic and Thoughtful

The best search consultants are systematic in their approach, but our drive to provide thoughtful, high-touch service sets us apart.

Who We Support

At ThirtySix Search, everything we do is bespoke, with no one size fits all solutions. Your search will be fully tailored to your needs, with complete transparency at every stage. We focus on building long term relationships, not quick wins, fostering close ties that lead to genuine repeat partnerships. And while we do not sugar coat things, we will always be honest with you—because the right advice, not just the agreeable one, is what drives results.

Partner Moves

Team Moves

Firm Mergers

Succession & Retirement Planning

Client Success & Testimonials

“James has been an invaluable asset to our company as our talent partner.

Having worked with him on multiple hiring projects, I can confidently say that James has significantly contributed to building a strong and talented firm, helping us to build a modeal that not only attracts the best, but enables us to onboard and ultimately retain.”

Head Of People Ops
“It’s game changing working with James.

He works incredibly hard to understand our needs as the client and therefore wastes none of our time on people who wouldn’t be a great fit, which makes the process so easy!

At the same time he really does invest time to get to know the candidate which helps to make them feel much more comfortable, valued and invested in our business before they even start with us.”

Chief Operating Officer
“It’s difficult to find a recruitment partner you can always trust, but James is knowledgeable, efficient and takes time to understand our business and roles in detail.”
Managing Partner
“Helping to build a team from 1 to 100 in six months is no easy task.

Yet James ran the process in complete confidence through clear delegation and process management. I always feel confident entrusting large projects and line management to him.”

Partner
“James is fantastic, one of the best!

He is thorough in his questioning, which allows us to understand the real crux of the types of candidates we are looking for, which ultimately leads to more successful interviews and quicker hires.”

Head of People Projects
“James works tirelessly to ensure the hiring process is effective and seamless at every step.

Given our focus on a niche market with particular requirements for skills and industry experience, James excels at gathering detailed information and presenting it in a way that keeps senior stakeholders aligned with his approach.”

Chief Operating Officer
“I’ve not experienced this level of talent acquisition before. It’s impressive!

Working with James allowed us to share the unique nuances of our agency’s hiring process. The level of detail he brings, coupled with the time saved compared to our usual methods, truly stands out. Honestly, this has been the best hiring experience I’ve had. Having worked in recruitment myself, I know firsthand how challenging the process can be, and James has set a new standard ”

Partner