Burns Recruiting

Burns Recruiting is an elite legal recruitment firm based in Chicago, specializing in serving top law firms and legal professionals. Led by Scott Burns, a former AmLaw 100 law firm partner and senior executive at the world's largest lawyer-owned insurance company, the firm brings unique industry expertise to legal talent acquisition.

Burns Legal Recruiting & Consulting positions itself as an elite resource for premier law firms and companies seeking to attract talented professionals to fill critical roles within their organizations. The firm specializes exclusively in legal placement, working with law firm clients to identify and recruit partners, associates, and lead administrators while also serving corporate clients who need to add high-quality lawyers to their in-house legal teams.

What sets Burns Recruiting apart is the unique background of its founder, Scott Burns, who brings extensive expertise in mergers, lateral hiring, and legal market strategy. His proven track record includes assisting top law firms in acquiring talent through strategic lateral hires and mergers, having previously played a key role in spearheading legal hiring efforts at ALAS (Attorneys' Liability Assurance Society).

The firm's approach is built on deep industry knowledge and extensive relationships within the legal community. Burns Recruiting understands both the opportunities and risks associated with lateral hiring, bringing a risk management perspective that helps firms make informed decisions about talent acquisition. This comprehensive understanding of law firm culture, business operations, and market dynamics enables them to find candidates who not only possess the right skills but also fit seamlessly into client organizations.

Burns Recruiting serves as a strategic partner to law firms, offering consultation on hiring needs and business strategy while working closely with hiring partners to provide elite-level recruiting services. Their extensive network in the Chicago market, combined with national reach, allows them to screen candidates thoroughly to ensure they align with each firm's culture and career objectives.