Attorney Recruiter in Illinois

Welcome to OnBoard Legal, a trusted recruiting partner for companies, law firms, and corporate legal departments seeking qualified legal talent in Illinois and across the United States. We specialize in identifying high-performing attorneys and legal professionals across a wide range of practice areas. Our process is efficient, consultative, and built on strong relationships with employers.

About OnBoard Legal

OnBoard Legal has a proven track record of supporting corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. We are committed to understanding each client’s hiring requirements, organizational culture, and long-term goals. OnBoard Legal has a strong network of vetted legal professionals, and our approach prioritizes confidentiality, responsiveness, and quality. Our team is available here.

Why Companies Partner with OnBoard Legal

Employers rely on OnBoard Legal to strengthen their legal teams because of our deep understanding of legal practice areas, our ability to evaluate both technical and soft skills, and our reputation for presenting only well-matched candidates. We provide expertise in supporting companies during periods of growth, restructuring, or leadership transition.

Attorney Roles We Fill

  • General Counsel
  • Associate General Counsel
  • Corporate Counsel
  • Commercial Counsel
  • Senior Legal Advisor

How We Work with Hiring Teams

Our recruiting process begins with a detailed understanding of your organization’s hiring priorities, team structure, and required competencies. OnBoard Legal identifies, engages, and thoroughly evaluates candidates before presenting them to you. We emphasize strong communication, transparency, and partnership throughout the engagement. You can learn more about our lateral recruiting here.

Practice Areas & Legal Specialties We Recruit For

OnBoard Legal recruits across multiple legal domains, including corporate law, commercial transactions, litigation, employment law, real estate, regulatory compliance, contract law, intellectual property, and general advisory roles. We support both law firms and in-house departments in sourcing attorneys with the exact expertise needed.

Organizations that rely on OnBoard Legal include corporate legal departments (from startups to Fortune-level companies), private and public companies, law firms, compliance teams, and organizations undergoing expansion or building new legal functions.

Connect with an Attorney Recruiter in Illinois

If your organization is looking to secure proven legal talent in Illinois, OnBoard Legal is ready to partner with you. Use the contact form on this page to begin the conversation.


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