Partner moves are now far more prevalent than they ever used to be. So, why are so many partners looking to move? The reasons could be one or more of the following:
- Change of leadership and/or change of direction in your current firm with which you are not happy
- You are working hard putting in long hours and winning work, but the financial rewards are just not there - yet other partners who do not work as hard and are not ‘rainmakers’ are getting better rewarded
- You have worked hard as a salaried partner but the door to equity is firmly closed
- You are not treated as a partner, your opinions are not valued and you want to be in a firm where your voice is heard
- To work in a firm which provides more back-up and support
- You find yourself in a firm which is performing badly and you fear for its survival
- You just want a change with fresh challenges
- You want to relocate to another part of the country for personal reasons
- Increasingly, Partners are looking for new positions to improve quality of life and to have a better work/life balance. We are advising an increasing number of candidates on moves out of London into top firms in other major cities in England, enabling candidates to improve the quality of life, without compromising on the quality of work.
Whichever reason it is, you need to work with a recruiter who clearly understands your motivations for wishing to move. Edge Allen is headed up by an ex-Tax Partner, who has been advising on partner moves since August 1997. We will work at your pace and will not pressurise you in any way. In one instance we worked with a Tax Director at a Big 4 Accountancy firm for over 18 months, and then placed him as a Direct Entry Partner with another international accountancy firm. We know that finding the right opportunity is the key.
We work very closely with you to identify suitable firms and opportunities. We will not submit your details to any clients without your express authorisation. Initially (if you wish) we will submit applications on a ‘no name’ basis, so that your confidentiality is maintained. This will enable us to identify firms which are interested in you. We then discuss these firms with you and provide you with further background information about the firm, the particular department you are interested in joining and the opportunity. Your details are then only sent to the firms chosen by you. And, we will do interview prepping with you before you attend any interview.
So, if you are a partner who is not happy in your current partnership, or you find that the partnership position you have been working for is no longer there, then take control of your career and please contact us for a confidential discussion. Edge Allen are proud of the specialist service we provide to Partner Candidates, as evidenced by the following commendations:
‘Simon Tiwari of Edge Allen listened to what I wanted and then provided me with a very proactive consultative and focused service. His knowledge of the law firms and contacts with decision makers were invaluable. I would highly recommend Simon to any partner thinking of making a move.’ Commendationfrom a Partner candidate, placed as a Partner in a major regional law firm.
‘I just wanted to put in writing how grateful I am for all of your very professional help and advice. It has been very much appreciated and I shall certainly recommend your services in the future.’