Explore lateral attorney moves,
anonymously and on your terms.
Built for attorneys who aren't actively looking, but are curious about what's out there. Targeted introductions to the firms you actually want to hear from. Your identity stays protected until you decide otherwise.
How it works
Step 1 of 6
Write your anonymous brief
Craft a compelling profile that showcases your experience - without revealing who you are.
How it works
Your lateral move in 6 steps
Preview
100% Confidential
Your identity is never shared with any firm until you explicitly give consent.
You Choose the Firms
Select the firms, cities, and practice groups you want to approach, on your own terms.
Advisor Support Throughout
When firms respond, your experienced advisor handles everything through to offer.
Completely Free
There is no cost to you. Ever. We are compensated by the hiring firm.
Prefer us to handle the full process?
Our team can write your profile, identify the right firms, canvass the market on your behalf, and guide every introduction through to final offer. Completely free and all tracked via the platform.
Junior Associates
1st–3rd year associates looking to reposition early - whether for a stronger practice group, a better city, or a platform that accelerates development.
Mid-Senior Associates
4th–8th year associates with real expertise and deal experience, exploring firms with stronger flow, a clearer path to partnership, or a better cultural fit.
Partner Moves
For partners considering a lateral move with the utmost discretion, and evaluating firms where their practice, relationships, and ambitions are genuinely valued.
Why It Works
Built on a decade of headhunting.
We've spent ten years headhunting for the world's top firms. We know how the market works, and we built Laterals to put that knowledge entirely in your hands.
From resume request to offer, the process is identical to working with a recruiter. The difference is everything that comes before it. You decide which firms to approach, how you're positioned, and when to reveal your identity. The front end of the process is designed entirely around you.
Get StartedThe legal market is candidate-short and fiercely competitive. Firms have a strong appetite for exceptional talent - even when they're not actively hiring. Opportunistic approaches work.
Choose the firms you respect, the cities that suit your life, and the practice groups where you'll thrive. Your anonymous brief tells your story, your way - no recruiter rewriting it.
The Laterals team gets involved at the point you choose to reveal your identity to a firm. We broker the introduction, facilitate interviews, and guide you through offer and transition.
No headhunters broadcasting your availability. No awkward calls to talent teams. Nobody knows you're exploring a lateral move until you decide they should.
What Firms See
Your experience speaks first.
Your identity stays hidden.
When you approach a firm through Laterals, this is what their hiring team receives. A professional, anonymous introduction that lets your experience speak for itself. No name, no firm, no risk.
You write the brief yourself, or work with a Laterals advisor to shape it. Either way, firms see your experience, your ambitions, and what you're looking for, without ever knowing who you are or where you currently sit.
It's a direct line to the people who make hiring decisions. Practice group leaders and talent acquisition. Bypassing the noise of traditional recruitment entirely.
A dedicated advisor, not just a platform.
Once a firm expresses interest, a Laterals advisor works directly with you. Managing introductions, coordinating interviews, and guiding you through to offer.
Laterals is a confidential platform where experienced, verified attorneys explore lateral opportunities anonymously. Every candidate on our platform has been vetted - their identity is protected until they choose to reveal it.
The following candidate has expressed interest in your firm.
In the candidate's own words
Mid-level associate in a top-tier debt finance practice, currently in my fourth year. Day-to-day, I advise borrowers and lenders on leveraged acquisition financings, syndicated lending facilities, and high-yield bond issuances - typically in the $200M–$1.5B range.
Looking for a platform with a stronger flow of sponsor-side work, genuine partnership prospects, and a team where I can continue to develop client relationships.
This Candidate's Experience at a Glance
| Practice Area | Banking & Finance |
| Seniority | Mid-Level (4th–6th Year) |
| Current Firm | Am Law 50 |
| Location | New York, United States |
| Reference | LAT-2026-A7K9 |
Our Vision
James Ketteringham
Founder
The best lateral hires happen when both sides choose each other.
Laterals gives experienced attorneys something that hasn't existed before - a way to present your experience and ambitions anonymously, on your own terms, to the firms you actually want to join. You shape the narrative. You control who sees it. Firms reach out based on exactly what you've written - no recruiter repackaging your career or selling a dream in between.
When a firm expresses interest, our team works directly with you to facilitate the introduction, guide you through the process, and support you through to final offer. The discretion of a platform, with the guidance of a dedicated advisor.
There's a reason the strongest introductions come from attorneys themselves - nobody brings more depth, nuance, or conviction when discussing their own practice and career ambitions. The best firms recognize that, and they're already responding.”
FAQ
Questions we get
asked most.
Yes. Your identity is never shared with any law firm unless you explicitly choose to reveal it. Your profile is presented anonymously - no name, no current firm, no identifying details. Our platform is built with confidentiality as the foundation, not an afterthought.
When a firm expresses interest in your anonymous profile, the Laterals team will contact you directly. You then decide - on a firm-by-firm basis - whether you'd like to reveal your identity and release your resume. Nothing happens without your explicit, per-firm consent.
Absolutely. While our platform handles the anonymous approach and tracking, a member of the Laterals team personally reaches out to you before any identity is revealed. We broker the introduction, support you through interviews, and help negotiate your offer.
Complete control. You select the specific firms, office locations, and practice groups you want to approach. Your anonymous brief only goes where you send it - we never broadcast your profile or share it beyond your selections.
Only the Laterals team. Your personal data and identity are never shared with law firms or any third party without your consent. We operate under strict data protection policies and will never sell or share your information.
Yes, completely free for attorneys. There is no cost to create a profile, approach firms, or use any feature on the platform. Laterals is compensated by the hiring firm only if a successful placement is made.
Yes. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from your account settings. Once deleted, your profile, approaches, and personal information are permanently removed from our systems.