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We Help Orchestrate Brilliant and Rewarding Careers.

 

Your many hours of dedication and hard work have paid off, earning you the highest recognition of being named partner. That success, however, does not mean opportunities for further career growth and fulfillment have stopped. Having a trusted advisor with unique market access and deep insight into your local and the global legal market will serve you well now and into the future.

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s partner consultants help law firm partners like you get to where you want to go next in your legal career. They truly get to know the law firms and partners in their market, learning everything they can about their goals, challenges, wants and needs. With this deep understanding, our consultants guide you, offering unbiased advice and insights to help you change your life for the better.

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    Research

    2024 Partner Compensation Survey

    The results are in! Our 2024 Partner Compensation Survey Report offers insights into the partner compensation trends within law firms. Most impressively, over the past decade, partner compensation has nearly doubled. According to the findings, in 2024, the average compensation for all respondents is $1,411,000, a significant 26% increase from 2022.

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    2024 Partner Compensation Survey
170
partner placements in 2023
28
law firm office openings/mergers in the past 5 years
65+
partner-focused
consultants
globally

Growing Law Firms All Over the World

Moving into—or expanding in—a geographic market presents an opportunity for strategic success when done at the right time and in the right place.

Whether an office opening, a merger or an acquisition, a law firm can flourish when supported by expert guides who have local and global market knowledge as well as deep expertise in navigating the complex process of evaluating and analyzing the potential and viability of the deal.

With deep, long-standing relationships with leading law firms and lawyers globally and more than 25 offices in major legal and financial centers around the world, we can help your firm expand its footprint into new markets throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe,* Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

*For details on our increased coverage in the Paris market and relevant consultants, click here.
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    Salary Compression: The Importance of Fair Remuneration

    Over recent years, particularly against a challenging commercial backdrop, some employers have opted to increase junior employees’ pay faster than their senior colleagues. Elena Bajada from executive search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa examines what HR leaders should be doing to ensure their pay structures remain fair.

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    Salary Compression: The Importance of Fair Remuneration

Explore the possibilities ahead of you in your law firm career.

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    Salary Compression: The Importance of Fair Remuneration

    Over recent years, particularly against a challenging commercial backdrop, some employers have opted to increase junior employees’ pay faster than their senior colleagues. Elena Bajada from executive search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa examines what HR leaders should be doing to ensure their pay structures remain fair.

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    Salary Compression: The Importance of Fair Remuneration
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    How to Ensure Your Legal Team is Well-Prepared For The Shifting Privacy Landscape

    The privacy landscape continue to evolve, making it challenging for GCs to keep up. Maureen Dry-Wasson and Iris Zuckerman share their thoughts in an article recently published in the ABA Journal.

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    How to Ensure Your Legal Team is Well-Prepared For The Shifting Privacy Landscape
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    Finding the Right General Counsel for Your College or University

    Higher education institutions are facing unprecedented challenges, making the role of a General Counsel essential for navigating legal complexities. To ensure a competent and effective General Counsel, institutions should focus on inclusive hiring, strong onboarding practices, and fostering relationships within the organization.

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    Finding the Right General Counsel for Your College or University
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