A premier legal search firm serving attorneys and law firms
A premier legal search firm serving attorneys and law firms
A premier legal search firm serving attorneys and law firms
We are a dedicated team of legal recruiters specializing in the placement of groups, individual partners, and associates into top law firms nationwide. We have facilitated placements in a variety of legal markets, with a particular attention to intellectual property (IP).
We are a dedicated team of legal recruiters specializing in the placement of groups, individual partners, and associates into top law firms nationwide. We have facilitated placements in a variety of legal markets, with a particular attention to intellectual property (IP).
We are a dedicated team of legal recruiters specializing in the placement of groups, individual partners, and associates into top law firms nationwide. We have facilitated placements in a variety of legal markets, with a particular attention to intellectual property (IP).
About us
About us
About us
EC Legal Recruiting LLC's legal recruiters have placed associates and partners in a broad range of legal disciplines, including intellectual property, antitrust, M&A and general litigation. We are especially renowned for our partner and group placements in the field of Intellectual Property.
EC Legal Recruiting LLC's legal recruiters have placed associates and partners in a broad range of legal disciplines, including intellectual property, antitrust, M&A and general litigation. We are especially renowned for our partner and group placements in the field of Intellectual Property.
EC Legal Recruiting LLC's legal recruiters have placed associates and partners in a broad range of legal disciplines, including intellectual property, antitrust, M&A and general litigation. We are especially renowned for our partner and group placements in the field of Intellectual Property.
Integrity & Ethics
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, confidentiality, & professionalism in every conversation with our clients and candidates alike
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Integrity & Ethics
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, confidentiality, & professionalism in every conversation with our clients and candidates alike
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Integrity & Ethics
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, confidentiality, & professionalism in every conversation with our clients and candidates alike
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Candidate-First
We don’t steer, we support. Your career is yours to lead. Our role is to listen carefully, understand what matters most to you and provide unrivaled guidance
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Candidate-First
We don’t steer, we support. Your career is yours to lead. Our role is to listen carefully, understand what matters most to you and provide unrivaled guidance
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Candidate-First
We don’t steer, we support. Your career is yours to lead. Our role is to listen carefully, understand what matters most to you and provide unrivaled guidance
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Expert Solution
With over 40 years of combined experience in the legal hiring and recruiting market, we offer a strategic and individualistic approach to support smart career decisions
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Expert Solution
With over 40 years of combined experience in the legal hiring and recruiting market, we offer a strategic and individualistic approach to support smart career decisions
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Expert Solution
With over 40 years of combined experience in the legal hiring and recruiting market, we offer a strategic and individualistic approach to support smart career decisions
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EC Legal Recruiting LLC adheres to Articles I and II of the Code of Ethics established by the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), which govern ethical conduct and professional responsibility in relationships with both employers and candidates. These Articles emphasize principles such as confidentiality, transparency, and respect for candidate autonomy throughout the recruitment process. You can view the full Code of Ethics on the NALSC website: www.nalsc.org
Team
Team
Team
Meet the IP legal recruiting experts
Meet the IP legal recruiting experts
Steve T. Zelson, Esq.
Managing Partner
Greater New York Area
steve@eclegalrecruiting.com
Throughout his 40+ year career as both in-house and outside counsel, Steve has built and led patent departments within major multinational pharmaceutical companies. His in-house leadership roles include serving as Vice President, Board Member, and Director of Corporate Patents at Novo Nordisk of North America, as well as Assistant General Counsel, member of the Pfizer Global Patent Leadership Team, and Head of the New York Patent Department at Pfizer. In private practice, Steve has been affiliated with highly regarded law firms, including King & Spalding, where he served as Counsel in the firm’s Intellectual Property, Patent and Trademark Litigation practice, and Pennie & Edmonds, where he practiced in the Biotechnology Patent Law group. Over the course of his career, Steve has advised clients on a broad range of biotechnology and pharmaceutical intellectual property matters, including global patent portfolio development and management, licensing, strategic counseling, litigation management, and related transactional work.
Having served in senior in-house roles and practiced at top law firms, Steve deeply understands the professional, strategic, and personal considerations involved in making a lateral move — particularly at the partner level. He focuses on representing senior attorneys, individual partners and partner groups in the lateral marketplace, as well as advising law firm clients on strategic growth through office openings and mergers.
Steve T. Zelson, Esq.
Managing Partner
Greater New York Area
steve@eclegalrecruiting.com
Throughout his 40+ year career as both in-house and outside counsel, Steve has built and led patent departments within major multinational pharmaceutical companies. His in-house leadership roles include serving as Vice President, Board Member, and Director of Corporate Patents at Novo Nordisk of North America, as well as Assistant General Counsel, member of the Pfizer Global Patent Leadership Team, and Head of the New York Patent Department at Pfizer. In private practice, Steve has been affiliated with highly regarded law firms, including King & Spalding, where he served as Counsel in the firm’s Intellectual Property, Patent and Trademark Litigation practice, and Pennie & Edmonds, where he practiced in the Biotechnology Patent Law group. Over the course of his career, Steve has advised clients on a broad range of biotechnology and pharmaceutical intellectual property matters, including global patent portfolio development and management, licensing, strategic counseling, litigation management, and related transactional work.
Having served in senior in-house roles and practiced at top law firms, Steve deeply understands the professional, strategic, and personal considerations involved in making a lateral move — particularly at the partner level. He focuses on representing senior attorneys, individual partners and partner groups in the lateral marketplace, as well as advising law firm clients on strategic growth through office openings and mergers.
Steve T. Zelson, Esq.
Managing Partner
Greater New York Area
steve@eclegalrecruiting.com
Throughout his 40+ year career as both in-house and outside counsel, Steve has built and led patent departments within major multinational pharmaceutical companies. His in-house leadership roles include serving as Vice President, Board Member, and Director of Corporate Patents at Novo Nordisk of North America, as well as Assistant General Counsel, member of the Pfizer Global Patent Leadership Team, and Head of the New York Patent Department at Pfizer. In private practice, Steve has been affiliated with highly regarded law firms, including King & Spalding, where he served as Counsel in the firm’s Intellectual Property, Patent and Trademark Litigation practice, and Pennie & Edmonds, where he practiced in the Biotechnology Patent Law group. Over the course of his career, Steve has advised clients on a broad range of biotechnology and pharmaceutical intellectual property matters, including global patent portfolio development and management, licensing, strategic counseling, litigation management, and related transactional work.
Having served in senior in-house roles and practiced at top law firms, Steve deeply understands the professional, strategic, and personal considerations involved in making a lateral move — particularly at the partner level. He focuses on representing senior attorneys, individual partners and partner groups in the lateral marketplace, as well as advising law firm clients on strategic growth through office openings and mergers.
Eleonora Cacciola
Managing Partner
New York, NY
eleonora@eclegalrecruiting.com
Eleonora Cacciola began her legal recruiting career at international and national full-service search firms, where she gained broad industry experience spanning technology, consumer products, financial services, industrials, and entertainment. She subsequently spent five years with a boutique legal recruiting firm, successfully placing numerous associates into top-tier intellectual property law firms.
Eleonora specializes in the recruitment of Intellectual Property attorneys at all levels, with particular expertise in placements at AmLaw 100, top-tier, and boutique law firms.
Known for her thoughtful and discrete approach, Eleonora places a premium on building long-term, trust-based relationships with both candidates and clients.
Eleonora prioritizes confidentiality and trust in every engagement. She works closely with candidates to assess whether a move aligns with their long-term goals and provides thoughtful, candid guidance throughout the process.
Eleonora Cacciola
Managing Partner
New York, NY
eleonora@eclegalrecruiting.com
Eleonora Cacciola began her legal recruiting career at international and national full-service search firms, where she gained broad industry experience spanning technology, consumer products, financial services, industrials, and entertainment. She subsequently spent five years with a boutique legal recruiting firm, successfully placing numerous associates into top-tier intellectual property law firms.
Eleonora specializes in the recruitment of Intellectual Property attorneys at all levels, with particular expertise in placements at AmLaw 100, top-tier, and boutique law firms.
Known for her thoughtful and discrete approach, Eleonora places a premium on building long-term, trust-based relationships with both candidates and clients.
Eleonora prioritizes confidentiality and trust in every engagement. She works closely with candidates to assess whether a move aligns with their long-term goals and provides thoughtful, candid guidance throughout the process.
Eleonora Cacciola
Managing Partner
New York, NY
eleonora@eclegalrecruiting.com
Eleonora Cacciola began her legal recruiting career at international and national full-service search firms, where she gained broad industry experience spanning technology, consumer products, financial services, industrials, and entertainment. She subsequently spent five years with a boutique legal recruiting firm, successfully placing numerous associates into top-tier intellectual property law firms.
Eleonora specializes in the recruitment of Intellectual Property attorneys at all levels, with particular expertise in placements at AmLaw 100, top-tier, and boutique law firms.
Known for her thoughtful and discrete approach, Eleonora places a premium on building long-term, trust-based relationships with both candidates and clients.
Eleonora prioritizes confidentiality and trust in every engagement. She works closely with candidates to assess whether a move aligns with their long-term goals and provides thoughtful, candid guidance throughout the process.
Testimonial
Testimonial
Testimonial
Below is a selection of some of the kindest reviews we’ve received — some may reference former teammates by name
I worked with Eleonora’s team when I was looking to lateral to an AmLaw50 firm. They partnered closely with me to ensure the opportunity aligned with my long-term career goals in IP. Throughout the process, they maintained consistent communication and I could trust them to be extremely helpful in moving the process along without my input. I would absolutely recommend them to others or work with them again if I was considering another move. Thank you!
Andrew Cull
Associate
Placed at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
I worked with Eleonora’s team when I was looking to lateral to an AmLaw50 firm. They partnered closely with me to ensure the opportunity aligned with my long-term career goals in IP. Throughout the process, they maintained consistent communication and I could trust them to be extremely helpful in moving the process along without my input. I would absolutely recommend them to others or work with them again if I was considering another move. Thank you!
Andrew Cull
Associate
Placed at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
I worked with Eleonora’s team when I was looking to lateral to an AmLaw50 firm. They partnered closely with me to ensure the opportunity aligned with my long-term career goals in IP. Throughout the process, they maintained consistent communication and I could trust them to be extremely helpful in moving the process along without my input. I would absolutely recommend them to others or work with them again if I was considering another move. Thank you!
Andrew Cull
Associate
Placed at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
I secured an offer for an IP litigation position with a prestigious firm with the help of Eleonora and her team. While I did not accept the offer, I feel indebted to them for providing me with options in my legal career. They did not rush me in making a decision and always encouraged me to take the position that suited my long-term goals. Use these people!!
Kyle Smith
Patent Counsel
Snap Inc.
I secured an offer for an IP litigation position with a prestigious firm with the help of Eleonora and her team. While I did not accept the offer, I feel indebted to them for providing me with options in my legal career. They did not rush me in making a decision and always encouraged me to take the position that suited my long-term goals. Use these people!!
Kyle Smith
Patent Counsel
Snap Inc.
I secured an offer for an IP litigation position with a prestigious firm with the help of Eleonora and her team. While I did not accept the offer, I feel indebted to them for providing me with options in my legal career. They did not rush me in making a decision and always encouraged me to take the position that suited my long-term goals. Use these people!!
Kyle Smith
Patent Counsel
Snap Inc.
Robert was the ideal recruiter to partner with on my search. He took the time to understand my needs and find the ideal fit instead of pushing me toward the quickest offer. He counseled me on the various firms, and was candid about his experiences with the firms so that I could make the best decision for me. Most importantly, Robert was a zealous advocate. He made sure firms I applied to understood my skills and experience, and was aggressive about getting me interviews. He also helped negotiate my offers and got me the offer I wanted from the firm I wanted. I could not recommend him more.
IP Litigation Associate
Placed at Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks
Robert was the ideal recruiter to partner with on my search. He took the time to understand my needs and find the ideal fit instead of pushing me toward the quickest offer. He counseled me on the various firms, and was candid about his experiences with the firms so that I could make the best decision for me. Most importantly, Robert was a zealous advocate. He made sure firms I applied to understood my skills and experience, and was aggressive about getting me interviews. He also helped negotiate my offers and got me the offer I wanted from the firm I wanted. I could not recommend him more.
IP Litigation Associate
Placed at Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks
Robert was the ideal recruiter to partner with on my search. He took the time to understand my needs and find the ideal fit instead of pushing me toward the quickest offer. He counseled me on the various firms, and was candid about his experiences with the firms so that I could make the best decision for me. Most importantly, Robert was a zealous advocate. He made sure firms I applied to understood my skills and experience, and was aggressive about getting me interviews. He also helped negotiate my offers and got me the offer I wanted from the firm I wanted. I could not recommend him more.
IP Litigation Associate
Placed at Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks
Contact us
EC Legal Recruiting LLC
136 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, New York 10016
Phone: (646) 401-1968
EC Legal Recruiting LLC
136 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, New York 10016
Phone: (646) 401-1968