What size firms do you work with?
Law firms of roughly 5 to 200 attorneys: regional firms, growing boutiques, specialist practices, and mid-market full-service firms. Bound is not built for the largest firms or for in-house legal departments.
What levels do you recruit?
Lateral partners, practice group and team moves, of counsel, senior associates, associate attorneys, and paralegals and legal professionals.
How do your fees work?
The fee is 25% of the candidate's base salary, at every level. It is payable only if you hire, within 14 days of the candidate's start date. There is no retainer and no upfront cost.
Do you offer a replacement guarantee?
Yes. If a candidate Bound places leaves or is let go within 90 days of starting, Bound replaces them at no additional fee.
How long does a typical search take?
It depends on the level and the practice area, so Bound does not quote an average. After the intake call, Bound tells you what it expects for your role and keeps you updated as the search moves.
How do you protect our confidentiality when we are hiring quietly?
Tell Bound at the intake call that the search is confidential. Bound then approaches candidates without naming your firm until you agree, and shares details only with the people you name.
What happens if we have already seen a candidate you introduce?
Tell Bound as soon as you see the resume, and say where and when you first saw it. Bound keeps a dated record of every introduction, so it is clear who introduced the candidate first.
Do you work on contingency or retained?
Contingency, at every level, including lateral partner and practice group searches. You pay nothing unless you hire.