In House & Industry Legal Hiring
Why WhiteHatts for Legal Search
Specialists in Legal Hiring
We focus exclusively on hiring for law firms and in-house legal teams—across sectors, seniorities, and geographies.
Fast, Targeted Search
Our deep network and domain knowledge enable us to deliver curated legal talent quickly—no noise, only quality.
Trusted by Top Law Firms & GCs
With over a decade of experience, we’ve placed lawyers in leading law firms, global companies, family offices, and high-growth startups.
Confidential Partner & Team Moves
We handle senior-level moves and team lifts with absolute discretion and strategic precision.
Founder-Led, Insight-Driven
Every search is guided by senior consultants who understand both the legal market and the business behind it.
Flexible & Scalable Solutions
Whether you're hiring one legal counsel or building an entire team, we adapt to your evolving needs—seamlessly and compliantly.
At WhiteHatts, we specialize in identifying legal leaders and domain-specific experts who can navigate complex business environments and regulatory frameworks. Our in-house legal search practice supports Indian and multinational corporations, private equity firms, conglomerates, start-ups, and consulting firms.
In House Legal Search Practice
WhiteHatts has a well-established In-House Legal Search Practice, trusted by start-ups, Indian conglomerates, and multinational corporations to build and strengthen their legal teams. We specialize in identifying and placing top-tier legal talent across a wide spectrum of roles—ranging from General Counsels and Legal Heads to specialized legal and compliance professionals.
Our search expertise spans multiple sectors including financial services, manufacturing, technology, pharma, FMCG, real estate, and energy. We understand the evolving role of in-house legal teams—not just as risk managers but as strategic business partners.
- Our In-House Legal Search services cover
- General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer search
- Head of Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Secretarial roles
- Specialist hiring in areas such as M&A, IP, Litigation, Employment, Data Privacy, ESG & more
- First legal hire for early-stage and venture-backed companies
- Legal Team Expansion & Restructuring Projects
- Succession Planning & Confidential Replacement Searches
Our consultative approach and deep legal talent network ensure that we match the right professionals with the right mandates—balancing legal acumen, industry context, and cultural fit.
Law Firm Partner & Lateral Search
WhiteHatts is deeply entrenched in the legal industry and partners with top-tier Indian and international law firms to deliver high-impact lateral talent. Our law firm search practice supports strategic hiring across levels — Partners, Counsels, Senior Associates, and Practice Heads — across all core and emerging areas of legal practice.
Law Firm Search Practice
At WhiteHatts, our Law Firm Search Practice is dedicated to supporting the dynamic talent needs of Indian and international law firms. We specialize in identifying, assessing, and placing high-performing legal professionals—from Associates and Senior Associates to Partners with or without teams—across practice areas and geographies.
Whether it’s a strategic lateral partner hire, a team acquisition, or practice area expansion, we offer end-to-end support with complete discretion and precision. Our deep understanding of law firm structures, billing models, and market positioning enables us to deliver the right talent fit—culturally, commercially, and professionally.
We work closely with Managing Partners, Practice Heads, and Talent Directors to align our search strategies with long-term firm objectives, ensuring successful integration and retention of top legal talent.
Key Practice Areas Covered
General Corporate & Commercial Law
General Counsels, Legal Heads, Senior Legal Counsels Drafting, negotiation, compliance, and risk management
M&A / Joint Ventures / Private Equity
Legal advisors for structuring, negotiations, and execution of complex transactions. Cross-border and domestic deal experience
Banking & Finance / NBFC / Fintech Legal
Counsel with expertise in structured finance, lending, and regulatory compliance. Legal leads in fintechs, payment banks, and NBFCs
Regulatory & Compliance
Legal experts managing RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, and sector-specific compliance.Data privacy, anti-corruption, ESG, and competition law compliance
Litigation & Disputes Management
In-house counsels coordinating external firms. Experience in arbitration, high-stakes litigation, regulatory investigations
Employment & Labor Law
Internal legal advisors supporting HR and CXO teams on policy, POSH, and labor regulations
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Legal leads for land acquisition, leasing, construction, RERA, and title diligence
Technology, IP & Digital Law
Legal professionals for software contracts, licensing, data governance, and digital risk
ESG & Sustainability
Legal talent managing environmental law, sustainability reporting, and green finance
Practice Areas We Support
Corporate / M&A / Private Equity
Banking & Finance / Capital Markets
Litigation, Arbitration & Disputes
Regulatory / Policy / Compliance
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Taxation – Direct & Indirect
Employment Law
Real Estate & Projects
Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT)
Successful Closures by WhiteHatts
- General Counsel – EdTech Unicorn, Bangalore
- Head – Legal & Compliance – NBFC, Mumbai
- Senior Legal Manager (Corporate & Commercial) – Global FMCG Company, Gurgaon
- Legal Counsel – Contracts & Risk – Global SaaS Company, Chennai
- Legal Manager – Litigation & Compliance – Real Estate Group, Noida
- Deputy General Counsel – Pharma MNC, Hyderabad
- Partner – General Corporate & M&A – Tier 1 Law Firm, Mumbai
- Senior Associate – Capital Markets – Leading Law Firm, Delhi NCR
- Associate – Disputes Resolution (Commercial Arbitration) – Boutique Law Firm, Bangalore
- Associate – IP & Technology Law – Tier 2 Firm, Gurgaon
- Managing Associate – Banking & Finance – Law Firm, Mumbai
