Case Study: Finance BigLaw Associate lands a new Counsel role with BCG Attorney Search

Senior Finance BigLaw Associate Steps Out and Returns as Counsel

Finance BigLaw Associate, a senior eighth-year finance attorney, turned to BCG Attorney Search after leaving a top New York firm for Philadelphia and spending months unemployed. He wanted to reenter the market at a comparable compensation level, but faced challenges including no portable business, reluctance to provide references, and the need to restart in a smaller legal market.

BCG Attorney Search worked through a targeted job search, advising the candidate on market realities, compensation expectations, and the importance of references while applying to multiple Philadelphia firms. After several rounds of interviews and negotiations, the candidate ultimately accepted a Counsel position at a lesser-ranked firm that offered strong growth potential and showed a greater commitment to recruiting him, resulting in a successful relocation and career transition.