San Francisco Bay Area
Location
San Francisco, CA
Size
2-10 employees
Industry
Legal Services
Founded
2010
Premier Global Legal Recruitment Firm
Lighthouse Legal Search stands as a boutique executive legal recruitment firm headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, connecting exceptional legal talent with prestigious organizations across six continents. Founded in 2010, the firm has built an unparalleled reputation for delivering personalized, relationship-driven recruitment services through strategic global partnerships and deep market expertise.
Comprehensive Legal Placement Services
Specializing in executive-level placements across diverse practice areas, Lighthouse Legal Search serves law firms, international financial institutions, technology companies, pharmaceutical organizations, telecommunications firms, consumer goods enterprises, media companies, private equity funds, and investment banks. Their recruitment expertise spans:
- General Counsel and In-House Counsel searches
- Partner placements and law firm expansion support
- Associate placements and Intellectual Property attorney recruitment
- E-discovery and legal technology specialist placements
- Career coaching and executive outplacement services
Culture of Long Term Relationships
What distinguishes Lighthouse Legal Search is their commitment to building lasting partnerships rather than simply filling positions. Their experienced recruiters bring vast market knowledge and proven track records of successful placements, taking a career coaching philosophy that ensures both organizational and individual goals align perfectly. The firm's approach includes active involvement from pre-search consultation through comprehensive post-placement support.
Global Reach With Local Expertise
Through strategic international partnerships, Lighthouse Legal Search has developed comprehensive understanding of market conditions and demands across North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. This global perspective, combined with their San Francisco Bay Area foundation, positions them uniquely to serve both domestic and international legal professionals seeking career advancement with prestigious organizations.
Professional Excellence and Honest Guidance
The firm's philosophy centers on honest, professional guidance throughout the entire engagement process. By understanding the goals of both organizations and candidates, Lighthouse Legal Search ensures mutually beneficial fits that lead to sustainable career satisfaction and organizational success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lighthouse Legal Search is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with strategic global partnerships spanning North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
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Jobs for Lighthouse Legal Search in United States
- 94537 Fremont, CA
- 94501 Alameda, CA
- 95199 San Jose, CA
- 94199 San Francisco, CA
- 94087 Sunnyvale, CA
- 95476 Sonoma, CA
- 95053 Santa Clara, CA
- 94557 Hayward, CA
- 95402 Santa Rosa, CA
- 94409 San Mateo, CA
Lighthouse Legal Search
A Lighthouse Legal Search Company
Estate Planning Attorney
San Francisco Bay Area ·
Website:lhouselegal.com
Size:2-10 employees
Description
Partner / Partner Group - Private Client
Global Law Firm with a Boutique Feel | Multiple U.S. Locations
Our client, a global law firm with a boutique feel, is seeking to add a Partner or Partner Group to its market-leading Private Client practice in the United States.
For over 100 years, the firm has represented successful individuals and families, establishing itself as one of the few truly global private client law firms dedicated to the personal and private capital needs of high-net-worth individuals and families. With offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the practice provides integrated, cross-border advice that most domestic firms cannot match.
Practice Overview
The team advises on a wide range of matters, including:
- Estate planning, wills, and succession
- Wealth structuring, tax and estate planning
- Family and business governance
- Trusts, foundations, and private trust companies
- Probate, estate administration, and trust management
- Planning for vulnerable persons and mental capacity issues
Clients include senior executives, entrepreneurs, multi-generational families, family offices, and some of the world's wealthiest individuals. Many engagements are domestic, while others involve complex, cross-border interests requiring seamless coordination across jurisdictions.
Candidate Profile
- Established partner-level private client practitioner, or a partner group seeking a new platform.
- Strong client relationships among high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.
- Proven experience in trusts & estates, succession planning, or related wealth structuring work.
- Interest in leveraging a global, cross-border platform while enjoying a collaborative, boutique culture.
T he Opportunity
- True hybrid flexibility: 3 days per week in-office.
- Sustainable billing expectations:
- Partners: ~1,400 hours
- A platform with unmatched global reach and the ability to serve clients across jurisdictions.
- The chance to grow alongside a team consistently recognized as a leader in private client work worldwide.
("partner" OR "of counsel" OR "counsel")
AND ("private client" OR "trusts and estates" OR "estate planning" OR "wealth management" OR "succession planning" OR "probate" OR "trust administration" OR "family office" OR "fiduciary")
AND ("high net worth" OR "ultra high net worth" OR "HNW" OR "UHNW" OR "private capital" OR "family wealth" OR "wealth structuring")
NOT ("paralegal" OR "legal assistant" OR "law clerk" OR "insurance defense")
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