Executive Legal Recruiter in Illinois

OnBoard Legal is a trusted recruiting partner for companies, law firms, and corporate legal departments seeking qualified legal talent in Illinois. 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.

Learn more about our legal executive staffing services.

Your Illinois Legal Talent Partner

OnBoard Legal supports 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. Our approach prioritizes confidentiality, responsiveness, and quality.

Consider meeting our team to better understand our commitment.

Why Illinois Companies Partner with OnBoard Legal

Employers rely on OnBoard Legal to strengthen their legal teams because of our deep understanding of legal practice areas. We can evaluate both technical and soft skills and have a reputation for presenting only well-matched candidates. Our firm has expertise in supporting companies during periods of growth, restructuring, or leadership transition. We are a premier executive legal recruiter in Illinois.

Executive Legal Positions We Fill

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

How We Work with Illinois Hiring Teams

Each search begins with a detailed understanding of the organization’s hiring priorities, team structure, and required competencies. OnBoard Legal identifies, engages, and thoroughly evaluates candidates before presenting them to the client. Strong communication, transparency, and partnership define our engagements. As a result, you’ll see why companies choose us as their executive legal recruiter in Illinois.

Take a moment to read our blog to learn more about OnBoard Legal.

Practice Areas & Legal Specialties We Recruit For

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

You might find our in-house placements page helpful for context.

Who We Serve

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 rely on OnBoard Legal. As an executive legal recruiter in Illinois we are here to support your company.

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Connect with an OnBoard Legal Recruiter

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