Macrae, Inc.

Macrae is the leading transatlantic legal recruiting boutique powered by collective intelligence. Founded in 2001 by Joe Macrae in the San Francisco Bay Area, the firm specializes in placing partners, partner groups, and senior government attorneys into the world's top law firms across London, New York, Washington D.C., and the West Coast United States.

The firm operates as a partnership itself and maintains a thriving culture of shared knowledge that keeps all team members in sync with the latest market data, trends, and critical on-the-ground insight. Macrae distinguishes itself through unparalleled market expertise and the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and discretion. The firm works closely with law firms to meet their specific needs, delivering stellar candidates and thoughtful presentations. They provide honest, informed advice to candidates to help them navigate and optimize their careers.

Originally known as Mlegal, the company rebranded to Macrae in 2020 following a strategic expansion to strengthen presence in the world's most important legal markets. Macrae now employs more than 40 team members across offices in London, New York, Washington D.C., Palo Alto, and San Francisco. The firm is majority woman-owned, with 80% of team members identifying as belonging to demographic groups underrepresented within the legal industry.