Whether you’re a partner building a business case, an associate exploring your next move, or a General Counsel planning a new team structure, choosing the right search partner can make all the difference. At SSQ, we’ve supported attorneys and legal teams across the globe for over two decades, offering a perspective that goes far beyond typical recruitment conversations. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Unmatched data insights
Each year, SSQ facilitates 650-800 attorney placements across the globe. That volume, combined with thousands of conversations and a dedicated in-house research team, gives us real-time insight into compensation trends, promotion prospects, hiring patterns, attrition levels and growth markets. These data points inform our work, helping you make better, more strategic decisions about yours.
- Two decades of market leadership
For over twenty years, SSQ has advised on some of the most significant moves in the legal market. That longevity translates into trusted relationships at every level of the profession, allowing us to open doors, manage sensitive processes with discretion, and deliver tailored outcomes for both candidates and clients.
- Trusted with exclusive searches
We’re proud to partner with law firms and in-house legal teams on exclusive and retained searches, many with defined search lists. These mandates allow our clients to move discreetly and efficiently in a competitive market, while giving candidates access to confidential opportunities that never hit the open market.
- International reach, local expertise
With offices across Europe, Asia and the Pacific, the Middle East and the US, SSQ offers seamless support for both clients and candidates looking to relocate or expand internationally. Our cross-border collaboration means you benefit from local expertise and on-the-ground relationships in both origin and destination markets, whether you’re heading from New York to Singapore, or from London to LA.
- Partner recruitment-led
Our partner recruitment business is the crown jewel of SSQ. While many of our placements remain confidential, we consistently place 100–150 equity partners per year, making us the most prolific search consultancy at the highest level of Big Law.
- Trusted with launches, mergers and growth strategy
SSQ has advised on numerous high-profile firm launches, strategic partnerships, and mergers across key markets including Europe, the US, the Middle East and Asia. This provides us the opportunity to truly get under the bonnet of our clients’ businesses and offer a truly objective analysis of how different platforms align with your own clients, practice and development ambitions. With law firms returning again and again to our team for support, we don’t just understand the mechanics of recruitment, we understand what makes firms succeed long-term.
- Relationships first
We do recruitment differently. Our consultants nurture and build relationships for the long-term, providing the data, advice and external benchmarks to allow you to make informed career decisions. Building a relationship with a trusted advisor is crucial to understanding all your options, so whether you’re hiring or making a move in the next six weeks, six months or six years, we’re here for the journey.
- Full coverage career support
Acting across private practice, in-house, and interim assignments – temporary or permanent, BigLaw or boutique – we can support throughout your career, whatever direction you choose to take. ‘SSQ’ may be an inch wide, but we’re a mile deep in legal.
- The people
Maybe we’re biased, but we’re certain our people are the best in the market. SSQ is powered by a team who love what they do, blending deep legal knowledge and rigorous commitment with genuine pride in helping legal professionals worldwide thrive.
Whether you’re just starting to think about your next step, or are actively exploring the market, we’d love to connect. Get in touch to learn more or set up a confidential conversation with our team.
