Professional Services Executive Search

We find the Partners and Directors capable of driving fee income, innovation, and client value.

Leadership in a Knowledge Economy

In professional services, your people are your product. The difference between a good firm and a market-leading one lies entirely in the quality of its Partners and Directors. However, the transition from exceptional technical expert to strategic business leader is one of the hardest leaps to make.

Whether you are an accountancy firm looking to build a new advisory practice, a consultancy needing a ‘rainmaker’ to lead origination, or a law firm seeking a Managing Partner to modernise the partnership, the stakes are incredibly high. At CJPI, we understand the unique dynamics of the partnership model. We identify leaders who combine technical brilliance with the commercial acumen required to grow a practice.

Professional Services Roles We Recruit
Typical Mandates Include:
Managing Partner
Equity Partner / Salaried Partner
Practice Director / Head of Practice
Director / Head of
Our team have partnered with leaders and organisations across sectors including:
The CJPI Difference

Why CJPI for Professional Services Recruitment?

Recruiting for professional services requires a sophisticated approach. The best candidates are often heavily incentivised to stay where they are, or are "locked in" to books of business. We navigate these complexities to deliver talent that moves the dial.

The 'Rainmaker' Factor
In this sector, delivery is not enough; leaders must drive revenue. We assess candidates specifically on their track record of origination, client development, and their ability to build a sustainable book of business in a competitive market.
Navigating Partnership Structures
We understand the nuances of the LLP and partnership environment. Whether it’s cultural fit within a consensus-driven equity partnership or the drive required in a PE-backed challenger firm, we align the candidate’s style to your specific governance structure.
Discreet Market Mapping
Top-tier Partners are rarely looking. We use discreet, research-led headhunting to map competitor firms and identify high-performers who may be unsettled or ready for a new platform, engaging them confidentially before they hit the open market.
Our Approach

We combine judgement, science and our winning methodology.

Research

Uncovering the map of prospective leaders

Search

Proactive, confidential headhunting

Assessment

Benchmarked against the 'ideal profile'

Guarantee

Protection from our placement guarantee