IN-HOUSE COUNSEL RECRUITERS
Outside General Counsel for In-House Legal Departments
Your priorities can evolve quickly, and you need staffing options that match your pace to help you meet fluctuating demands while upholding your exacting standards.
We connect you with a nationwide talent network of former Big Law attorneys, in-house counsel, and other legal professionals, each vetted for skill, judgment, professionalism, and the ability to step in and contribute meaningfully to sophisticated and complex legal matters.
Trusted by Leading Legal Teams Nationwide
Serving Fortune Global 100 companies, Global 50 law firms, AI-native firms, high-growth portfolio companies, government agencies, and boutiques
20
offices nationwide, coast to coast
50
states served, plus multiple foreign jurisdictions
Why Corporate Legal Departments Choose Latitude for Outside General Counsel
You hold your department to the highest standards, and every hire reflects that. Latitude works alongside you as a trusted partner, bringing the same level of judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Work with Legal Peers
Every client service and recruiting professional at Latitude has practiced law in-house or at a top law firm. That experience helps us understand your needs and thoughtfully evaluate every candidate to help you find the right fit.
Save Time
Only see candidates we’ve personally vetted for the skills, judgment, and cultural fit your team requires.
The Talent and Experience You Need, When You Need It
Access a national network of proven attorneys and legal professionals to find the right skills and experience for your needs, from niche specialties to industry-specific roles.
Flexible Options to Fit Your Timeline
Bring in experienced talent on the schedule and terms that best support your team’s goals—full- or part-time, for weeks, months, or years, onsite, hybrid, or remote.
Securing tomorrow’s legal talent
Our attorneys bring proven subject matter expertise across a wide range of practice areas, allowing you to engage experienced legal professionals to support complex matters, address resource gaps, and scale during periods of increased demand.
Our attorneys bring proven subject matter expertise that lets you support complex matters, address resource gaps, and scale during periods of increased demand, across practice areas including (but not limited to):
- Commercial contracts
- Data privacy and security
- Mergers and aquisitions
- Labor and employment
- Litigation
- Regulatory compliance
- Real estate
Latitude provides experienced attorneys and legal professionals with in-house experience across sectors, including (but not limited to):
- Distribution
- Energy and environmental
- Financial services
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Life sciences
- Manufacturing and consumer goods
- Real estate and construction
- Retail
- Technology and data privacy
- Other regulated sectors
Our nationwide network includes former Big Law attorneys, in-house counsel, and other legal professionals, each vetted for skill, judgment, and the ability to step in and contribute meaningfully from day one, including roles such as:
- Contract attorneys
- Contract-to-hire attorneys
- Direct-hire attorneys
- Legal professionals for short- or long-term needs
- Interim or fractional general counsel
- Corporate counsel
- Senior counsel
- Leadership roles including General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer
When to Bring in Fractional, Interim, or Temporary General Counsel
Even the most well-prepared teams face moments when additional capacity or specialized expertise can help meet ambitious goals without overextending internal resources. Flexible legal talent can be a strategic advantage when:
A key team member takes leave during a critical project.
Multiple high-priority matters require parallel focus.
Your team is at capacity, and you want to mitigate burnout.
Specialized expertise is needed for a high-value initiative.
You’re preparing for a permanent hire but want to ensure a seamless transition.
Scale Your Legal Team with Flexible Legal Talent
Whether you’re growing a practice or leading a department, flexible legal talent gives you another way to align resources with priorities, support your team, and stay prepared for what’s next.