Purpose Legal has acquired Hire Counsel, an agile legal talent company, for an undisclosed amount. This corporate acquisition sees Purpose Legal taking full ownership of Hire Counsel, which specializes in providing on-demand legal review project managers, attorneys, and skilled staff to organizations seeking to expand and expedite matter management results. Hire Counsel is known for its rapid People Placement Process (P³) and its ability to quickly inject thoroughly vetted talent into client operations, both on-site and remotely nationwide.
The acquisition is strategically aimed at enhancing Purpose Legal's capabilities and expanding its footprint in the legal services sector. Hire Counsel’s established expertise in talent placement and its strong client relationships are expected to complement Purpose Legal’s existing operations, allowing for a more comprehensive offering of legal staffing and project management solutions. The integration of Hire Counsel’s talent pool and operational model is anticipated to create significant synergies, improving service delivery and efficiency for clients across various legal matters.
Hire Counsel has been recognized as one of the largest legal staffing firms in the US by Staffing Industry Analysts and among America's best professional search firms by Forbes. As the sole employee-owned company in its industry, Hire Counsel offers equity participation and professional development opportunities to its employees, fostering a culture of listening and alignment. This focus on talent welfare and development is expected to be a valuable asset within the combined entity.
The integration of Hire Counsel into Purpose Legal is set to create a more robust and versatile provider of legal talent solutions. The combined entity will be well-positioned to meet the evolving demands of the legal industry, offering an expanded range of services and a deeper pool of expertise to clients nationwide, while continuing to prioritize talent development and client success.