PRIVATE EQUITY

We offer private equity clients our 30+ years of combined legal and recruiting expertise, our extensive network of elite attorneys in Chicago and across the country, and our unique understanding of your focus on portfolio company growth and, eventually, your exit strategy.

In-House Attorneys are Valuable

Hiring attorneys for your firm and your portfolio companies provides corporate, financial and strategic efficiencies.

In-house attorneys know where to focus both internal and external time and resources
Legal knowledge and strong business acumen are a winning combination that adds value to your management team
In-house attorneys are already knowledgeable about your company
Accessible in-house attorneys promote collaboration and minimize risk

Core Competencies of a Portfolio Company Attorney

EpsteinSchwartz Legal Search understands that private equity-backed portfolio companies have highly specialized hiring needs. Portfolio company attorneys must:

Understand the unique complexities of the private equity model
Be collaborative, self-starting, and able to take ownership of problems
Possess strong business and finance acumen
Focus on exit strategy
Have a risk orientation
Be strategic and decisive

All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are targeted and deliberate in our business approach. By working only with clients that share our collaborative philosophy, we are able to provide the highest standard of service. We know your firm’s personality and what matters to you.

Why EpsteinSchwartz?

After each placement, we continue to build a long-term relationship with you to meet your ongoing legal hiring needs as your attorneys move on or up and as your firm or company grows and changes.

Experience

More than 30 years of combined experience as attorneys and search consultants

Knowledge

First-hand knowledge of both in-house legal departments and law firms

Understanding

Understanding the needs and goals of attorneys at all levels, from junior associate to general counsel

Expertise

Expertise in a broad range of practice areas, including general corporate, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, estate planning, tax, compliance and employee benefits, as well as other specialties