Case Study: Junior BigLaw IP Associate moves to a better firm to focus on a chosen niche practice area with BCG Attorney Search

Junior BigLaw IP Associate Moves to a Better Firm to Focus on Chosen Niche Practice Area

a junior BigLaw IP associate, working at a major law firm, faced the challenge of being unable to transition his practice away from a hybrid of IP litigation and technology transactions to focus exclusively on his preferred niche. Despite strong credentials, he was extremely selective about applying to opportunities in Boston and held a negative preconception about a partner at a top firm that had expressed interest. BCG Attorney Search provided recruitment services to navigate this career transition.

BCG Attorney Search counseled the candidate to interview with the firm despite his initial reservations. The solution involved changing the candidate's perspective and guiding him through the offer process, which was complicated by the firm structuring the role to initially include some FDA work due to the COVID-19 hiring climate. The result was that the candidate accepted the position, successfully transitioned into a full-time technology transactions practice, and achieved his goal of focusing on his chosen niche. BCG Attorney Search facilitated this positive outcome through dedicated coaching and negotiation support.