A large transportation company faced mounting pressure to fill its General Counsel role. The CEO, balancing competing priorities and input from multiple stakeholders, recognized that leading the search internally was not sustainable. The company needed a thorough, unbiased, nationwide search to ensure the right long-term fit—but lacked the legal market reach to do so effectively.
SOLUTION
Latitude partnered with the CEO to lead a comprehensive national search, combining local market insight with a nationwide talent network. Leveraging peer-to-peer relationships with experienced attorneys, alongside applicants from the open market, Latitude engaged a broader pool of qualified candidates, including those not actively seeking a new role.
Latitude established a clear timeline at the outset and managed the process end-to-end, providing structure, transparency, and consistent communication so the CEO and board could stay focused on decision-making. As needed, Latitude also shared search metrics—including candidate volume, screening, and interview progression—to give stakeholders visibility into the scope and rigor of the process.
The company successfully appointed a General Counsel aligned with its legal, business, and cultural needs. The process provided the CEO and board with confidence that the search was thorough and that the hire was the result of a well-structured, comprehensive evaluation.
