The Challenge

A rapidly growing, multi-billion-dollar eCommerce company approached Ikon Search with an urgent need for a Corporate Counsel to support their expanding legal operations. The ideal candidate needed a strong foundation in commercial contracts, consumer protection, and IP licensing, along with prior in-house experience in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment. The company had struggled with internal recruiting efforts for over 10 weeks and was losing traction with key legal initiatives due to the vacancy.

Our Approach

Ikon Search began by conducting a deep intake with the General Counsel and Chief People Officer to understand the cultural expectations, technical requirements, and business priorities tied to this hire. We then quickly activated our legal network and engaged targeted outreach to in-house attorneys with prior experience at tech-forward B2C companies.

Our Legal Search team developed a shortlist within 10 business days, focusing on candidates who had both the contract execution expertise and the ability to partner cross-functionally with marketing, product, and operations.

The Result

Within three weeks, Ikon Search successfully placed a Corporate Counsel who had previously supported commercial and product counsel needs at a top-tier digital retail brand. The candidate not only met the company’s legal criteria but brought an entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative style that quickly gained internal trust.

Since this engagement, Ikon has been tapped to fill additional legal and compliance roles across the company’s corporate functions.