Associate Director/Litigation & Tax

Max L. Bridge.

Max recruits across litigation and tax, from globally renowned firms to regional and boutique practices, and, in tax, leading consulting and public accounting firms.

Litigation & Dispute ResolutionTax, Trusts & Estates

Max L. Bridge
Profile

About Max.

He has worked in legal recruitment since 2019 and brings a genuine passion for the law and the people who practise it. Beyond work, he runs, trains and follows his rugby.

LitigationTaxBoutique & Regional
Case files

Recent moves.

Partner

Insurance Litigation Partner

Firm
Regional law firm
Market
Phoenix, AZ

An insurance litigation partner at a global law firm wanted a more regionally focused platform for an existing book of business. We identified a Phoenix firm aligned with the partner's practice and priorities, then helped negotiate a competitive compensation package. The move provided a new home for the practice and a better fit for the partner's ambitions.

Moved an established practice to a regional firm on competitive terms.

Other

Tax Controversy Attorney

Firm
Boutique tax controversy firm
Market
Washington, DC

An attorney with experience in government tax enforcement and litigation, and a Big Four background, sought their first opportunity in private practice. We identified a prestigious boutique law firm whose tax controversy practice would benefit from that background and supported the attorney through the transition. The move offered a specialist platform for long-term career development.

Secured a substantial compensation increase and a lasting move into private practice.

Associate

Commercial Litigation Associate

Firm
Global law firm
Market
Charlotte, NC

A commercial litigation associate at a smaller North Carolina firm needed to relocate within the state while continuing to progress professionally. We identified a Charlotte opportunity with a global law firm that offered a larger platform and a stronger fit for the candidate's practice goals. We supported the transition alongside the planned relocation.

Relocated to Charlotte, joined a global firm and secured a substantial salary increase.

Associate

International Tax Associate

Firm
Established regional law firm
Market
Miami, FL

A tax professional at a Big Four accounting firm wanted to make a first move into law firm practice. We identified an established Florida law firm that valued the candidate's international tax experience and could offer the right environment to develop their legal career. We managed the introduction and placement around that transition.

Moved from Big Four accounting to a law firm with a substantial salary increase.

Other

Bankruptcy Litigation Attorney

Firm
Global law firm
Market
New York, NY

An attorney specializing in bankruptcy litigation was seeking to reenter the legal market after a period between roles. We pursued several opportunities and supported the candidate through parallel interview processes, helping them assess competing offers and choose the strongest fit. The search concluded with a move to a prestigious global firm in New York.

Secured multiple offers and joined a global bankruptcy litigation practice.

Other

Litigation Attorney

Firm
National litigation firm
Market
Washington, DC

An experienced litigation attorney from the public sector had spent more than six months pursuing a suitable private practice position without success. We identified an opportunity that previous searches had not surfaced and guided the candidate through the selection process. Within one month of working together, the candidate received and accepted an offer with a national litigation firm in Washington, DC.

Accepted an offer within one month after a search lasting more than six months.

Other

Commercial Litigation Attorney

Firm
Global law firm
Market
Miami, FL

An attorney with prior BigLaw experience wanted to return to a leading international platform after working outside that environment. We identified an opportunity in Miami that aligned with the candidate's commercial litigation background and long-term goals. The move enabled the attorney to rejoin a global firm while improving compensation and future development opportunities.

Returned to BigLaw in Miami with a substantial salary increase.

Other

Commercial Litigation Staff Attorney

Firm
Leading regional litigation firm
Market
Portland, OR

An attorney moving from Miami to Portland wanted to find a role that would support both the relocation and longer-term career development. We secured four offers and helped the candidate compare the opportunities rather than focus only on immediate terms. The chosen firm offered an initial staff attorney position with potential to switch back to an associate role when they were ready.

Secured four offers and selected a flexible role with a future route back to the associate track.

Other

Labor & Employment Attorney

Firm
Am Law 150 firm
Market
Washington, DC

A labor and employment attorney at a global firm was looking for a less extended route to partnership without giving up a strong practice. We identified a smaller, well-regarded Washington, DC firm that could offer sophisticated work, a competitive package and a clearer progression opportunity. The placement aligned the attorney's professional ambitions with a more suitable platform.

Secured generous compensation and a significantly faster potential path to partnership.

Other

Labor & Employment Attorney

Firm
Leading regional law firm
Market
Detroit, MI

An attorney at a global firm wanted to return to Michigan while retaining strong career prospects. We identified a Detroit practice with an opportunity to play a meaningful role in its future leadership and succession planning. The position provided a regional platform and a potential route to greater responsibility, rather than treating the move simply as a relocation.

Relocated to Detroit with a potential pathway to practice leadership.

Other

Labor & Employment Attorney

Firm
National labor & employment firm
Market
Newark, NJ

A labor and employment attorney at a smaller law firm wanted access to a stronger specialist platform and improved compensation. We secured an opportunity with a nationally recognized labor and employment firm in Newark, giving the candidate the chance to work within a highly regarded practice while advancing their career and earning potential.

Secured a salary increase of more than 80% and joined a national specialist firm.

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