GroupMagellan is a legal search firm with a mission to identify attorneys with unique skills and experiences and place them in both legal and non-legal positions at emerging as well as established companies.

At GroupMagellan, we understand that finding the right people with the right skills for your company is a number one priority, whether your company is just starting to put together its management team or in rapid growth mode. GroupMagellan specializes in matching experienced attorneys with emerging and established companies in a wide range of positions, from full-time in-house counsel to business development.

In today's tight labor market, finding exceptionally talented individuals can be difficult. At GroupMagellan, our candidates have been educated at the best undergraduate and law schools, and work at top law firms in the country. Beyond their legal experience, many of our clients hold an MBA or have worked in business before entering law school.

In addition, many of our candidates' legal practice involves representing Internet and other emerging high-technology companies, and thus they are intimately knowledgeable about the legal and business issues such companies face, including intellectual property concerns.

GroupMagellan's candidates are smart, talented individuals who are looking for new challenges both inside and outside the law. They come to GroupMagellan because the demands of their current jobs preclude them from aggressively seeking out such unique opportunities.

Like most small to medium sized companies, you may believe that outsourcing your legal work to a private law firm makes hiring your own attorney unnecessary. Whatever stage your company is in - whether you are seeking your first round of venture capital financing, or preparing to make an initial public offering - having an experienced attorney on board your team is invaluable.

When venture capitalists are making decisions about investing in your company, one of their primary concerns is the quality of the management team. Venture capitalists know that they are not only investing in your business idea, but they are investing in your people. Having an attorney on your team with superior educational credentials and experience working with a variety of emerging companies makes a favorable impression on investors. Moreover, an attorney can help you accurately evaluate the business deal proposed by potential investors before seeking the advice of costly, outside counsel.

If you are a larger company, you may be in need of a full-time general counsel. In-house counsel can help manage your relationship with your outside counsel, review contracts, and deal with a myriad of corporate governance and corporate securities issues. If your company is built upon its technology, an in-house counsel with experience in intellectual property matters is crucial.

GroupMagellan was founded by a former associate from the Washington,D.C., office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP. We have recruited attorneys for in-house and non-legal positions at established and emerging companies. When you 're looking to add an experienced professional to your staff, our job is to make your job easier.

Unlike many other attorney search firms, we take the time to thoroughly research our potential candidates. After verifying their practice credentials and requesting transcripts to confirm their academic information, we conduct in-depth interviews to personally evaluate potential candidates. This extensive process helps us determine whether the candidates would be a good fit at your company. Our targeted approach to placement saves you valuable time, and gives you - and our candidates - much more satisfying results.

We use a standard fee agreement with our clients. GroupMagellan recognizes, however, that in the early stages, many start-up companies are just beginning to raise the necessary capital to get the company off the ground. Under those circumstances, GroupMagellan will work with clients to find a team and defer its fee until an initial round of financing is achieved.

At GroupMagellan, we build long-term relationships with our clients. We'll spend the time to learn about your organization 's needs, culture, and criteria for candidates. Our aim: to help employers and professionals find the perfect match.

You can view our standard fee agreement, print it out, and fax it to us at (202)638-4891 when you are ready to move forward.