APL-Direct Hire–Senior Associate/Partner

Direct Hire – Partner Placement is when a legal professional (or group of legal professionals), with all or part of an existing client base and annual billings usually in excess of $200,000, is introduced by APL to a host firm with the intention of initiating a merger of individuals and practices.

Aims and Objectives/Benefits

It is very difficult, and sometimes impossible, for lawyers working at full-time permanent positions to canvass the market for appropriate new positions. You come to us. Clients come to us. Then we come to you with the clients. You simply have to let us get to know you so we can "find the fit" for you.  In a partner placement, the right “fit” includes ensuring a synergy of practice areas to facilitate a merger in as smooth a manner as possible.  Placements of this nature involve a number of unique issues, such as the transportability of client base and potential conflict issues, to name but two.  This is where our years of experience and our screening process can prove invaluable to both our candidates and our clients.  However, the right “fit” in APL terms involves more than just that.  It also includes an examination of personality in a variety of important contexts such as client relations, co-worker relations, lifestyle expectations, and work habits.

Confidentiality
The utmost confidentiality is assured to all individuals and organizations dealing with APL. Before we send your resume or identify you in any way to the client, we first obtain your express authorization to do so, after providing you with an explanation of the position details. In addition, all communication to you is carried out with the utmost discretion.

Fees

If a placement is made, our fee is paid by the host firm.  The fee is a percentage of the APL candidate’s reasonable starting annual draw.