Carpenter Legal Search recently recruited Brian P. Anderson as the new General Counsel of Park Corporation in a thoughtful succession planning process as the company prepares for the retirement of Rick Bertram, who has served as the company's General Counsel since 1997.
When people hear the term "retained search," they often assume it simply means the recruiter receives part of the fee upfront. In reality, that's the least important distinction.
The challenge isn't simply finding someone who can do the legal work. It's identifying the person who will still be thriving in the role five years from now.