The People Of: Litigation

Our Role in Litigation recruitment

Honesty and transparency are at the forefront of what we do as a brand, and we always ensure we are providing candidates with the best opportunities for their careers. Equally, we only show companies candidates that we truly believe will help progress their business.

Delivering Excellence in Commercial Dispute Resolution

At The People Of, our Litigation offering is designed to connect you with exceptional talent across the full spectrum of dispute resolution — from high-stakes commercial litigation to regulatory investigations and cross-border arbitration. Whether you are seeking a partner-level strategist or ambitious junior counsel, we leverage deep market insight, proven networks and a consultative approach to ensure the right match for both firm and candidate.

Our Focus Areas

We specialise in placing litigation professionals across the following high-impact areas:

Complex commercial disputes – including contract, shareholder, joint-venture and M&A-related litigation
Regulatory, investigations & enforcement – white-collar defence, government investigations and regulatory compliance
Industry-specific litigation – such as insurance & catastrophic-loss, healthcare and life-sciences litigation, ERISA/employee-benefits disputes and securities litigation
Appellate practice & precedent-setting cases – delivering professionals experienced in drafting briefs, arguing appeals and handling multi-jurisdictional matters

Why Work With Us

Deep Specialism — We are litigation recruitment experts. We understand the nuances of litigation practice and the differentiators that matter at each seniority level.
Consultative Partnership — We work closely with you to understand culture, workload, career paths and strategic priorities — so that each placement is truly a strong fit.
Global Reach & Local Presence — With a network spanning leading markets, we are adept at sourcing candidates for cross-border teams, U.S.-qualified talent, international firms and hybrid working models.
Confidentiality & Discretion — Litigation hiring often operates under heightened sensitivity. We maintain strict confidentiality and deliver thoughtful, discreet execution.

Our Typical Process

Briefing & Mapping — We begin with a detailed briefing session to clarify your team structure, immediate and future requirements, ideal candidate profile and market positioning.
Targeted Search & Engagement — We utilise our proven network, active outreach and market-mapping to identify high-calibre candidates (active and passive).
Screening & Presentation — We interview and assess each candidate thoroughly, evaluating litigation track-records, writing samples, credentials and culture fit.
Interview Management & Offer Support — We handle logistics, coach both sides pre-interview, facilitate decision-making timelines and support offer negotiation and onboarding.
Post-Placement Follow-Up — We maintain dialogue to ensure smooth integration and to track longer-term satisfaction of both client and placement.

Who We Serve

We partner with:

Boutique and global law firms seeking to build or reinforce litigation teams
In-house legal departments facing complex disputes, investigations or enforcement challenges
Lawyers at all levels looking to elevate their careers into leading litigation practices

Meet Your Key Contact

If you would like to discuss how we can support your litigation hiring requirements — whether for an associate, senior associate, counsel or partner hire — please reach out.

Our latest Litigation roles

Roles we commonly help recruit for:

General Commercial Litigation Associate
Securities Litigation Associate
White Collar Defense & Investigations Associate
Class Actions & Product Liability Associate
Antitrust Litigation Associate
Appellate Litigation Associate

Want to Know More? Get in Touch With Us

Are you looking to bring a skilled litigator into your team to strengthen your dispute resolution capabilities?

Whether you are replacing an existing position or expanding your litigation practice, get in touch with us today. We would be happy to help you define the profile you need and identify the right candidates for your team.

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Why Choose The People Of?

As we’ve mentioned, honesty and transparency are core values at The People Of. As a smaller, bespoke recruitment agency, we take pride in doing what is genuinely best for our clients and candidates, rather than being driven by quarterly targets.

Working with some recruiters can sometimes feel transactional – being treated like a number, pushed toward roles that do not align with your goals, or being presented with candidates who simply do not meet the standard.

At The People Of, we take a different approach. We are committed to providing a higher level of care, attention, and insight. We genuinely invest in every client and candidate we work with, and we want them to succeed.

There is a reason so many lawyers we support later return to us as clients as their careers progress.

We’ve helped numerous litigation professionals – from associates to senior leaders – take meaningful steps forward in their careers at some of the most respected law firms across the United States.