Recruiting.

Strategic recruiting for in-house legal teams, PE-backed companies, and wealth management professionals.

At The Wilson Co, we help businesses hire with clarity, confidence, and long-term alignment. We specialize in placing attorneys in in-house roles, sourcing top talent for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and recruiting financial advisors and support roles within wealth management organizations.

Whether you're hiring your first legal counsel, building a team post-acquisition, or expanding your advisor bench —we’re here to connect you with the right people.

In-House Legal Roles

We place lawyers where business and strategy meet. Our legal recruiting is focused outside of Big Law, helping General Counsels, founders, and executives build lean, business-minded legal teams inside high-growth companies.

Common Roles:

  • General Counsel (GC)

  • Head of Legal

  • Corporate Counsel (M&A, Commercial, Regulatory, etc.)

  • Chief Compliance Officer

Private Equity & Portfolio Company Talent

We understand the speed and specificity PE-backed companies require when hiring. We partner directly with investors and operators to place high-impact hires across functions—from legal to ops to interim leadership—especially during times of growth or transition.

Common Roles:

  • Legal & Compliance Departments

  • People & HR teams

  • Operations & Business Development

  • Interim or Fractional Leadership hires

Financial Advising & Wealth Management

From emerging advisors to market leaders, we help financial firms attract the right talent to grow their teams and deepen client relationships. We partner with regional firms, independent advisors, and national platforms to build high-performing front- and back-office teams.

Common Roles:

  • Financial Advisors (experienced or new)

  • Associate Advisors & Paraplanners

  • C-Suite Positions