Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate
Associate · 3–6 YearsView Role
US Legal Search · Associates, Partners & Teams
TPO Search: Your next move, handled
TPO Search: Your next move, handled
like it's the only one.
Specialist US legal search, from exceptional associates to individual partners and team moves. Discreet, market-led and relationship-driven, with a long-term view of every search.
Live roles
Current opportunities
A selection of the senior associate and partner opportunities we're actively working on right now. Most placements are filled before they're advertised. If nothing fits, register your interest and we'll be in touch when the right move appears.
Business & Tort Litigation Associate
Associate · 4–6 YearsView Role
Data Privacy & Consumer Protection Associate
AssociateView Role
Litigation & Trial Practice Associate
Associate · 3–4 YearsView Role
Transactional Tax Associate
Associate · 4+ YearsView Role
Labor & Employment Counsel
Counsel · 8+ YearsView Role
Private Client Associate
Associate · 2–3 YearsView Role
Banking & Finance Associate Attorney
Associate · 3–6 YearsView Role
M&A / Private Equity, Of Counsel Attorney (Off-Track)
CounselView Role
Corporate & Securities Associate, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Attorney
Associate · 3–5 YearsView Role
Mining & Infrastructure Associate, Corporate / M&A / Finance Attorney
AssociateView Role
Consumer Financial Services Senior Counsel Attorney
Counsel · 8+ YearsView Role
Real Estate Investment & Finance Counsel Attorney
CounselView Role
Patent Prosecution Associate, Chemistry
Associate · 2–4 YearsView Role
Patent Litigation Associate, Mechanical
Associate · 4–6 YearsView Role
Technology Transactions Associate
Associate · 6+ YearsView Role
Cyber, Data & Privacy Associate
AssociateView Role
Private Wealth Services Associate
Associate · 0–4 YearsView Role
How we work
Most of the moves we make were never advertised.
A significant proportion of our placements are not into advertised vacancies. We identify opportunities around an attorney's experience, ambitions and priorities, then approach the firms where we see a genuine fit, quietly and on your terms.
Register Your Interest
Where we place
- Am Law 100National and global platforms, associate to equity partner.
- Mid-Sized & Regional FirmsStrong regional platforms with real quality of work.
- Specialist BoutiquesFocused practices where expertise runs deep.
- In-House, SelectivelyLegal teams where the fit is genuinely right.
Why TPO Search
Small by design.
Small by design.
Serious by reputation.
We're a specialist house, not a volume agency. That means partner-level attention on every search, real knowledge of a few markets rather than a passing acquaintance with all of them, and discretion as standard.
Focus.Deliberately Selective
We partner with a small number of candidates at a time, so your search gets the attention it deserves, never a number on a desk.
We are the people of people.TPO Search
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Practice areas
06 specialisms
The people of:
M&A, private equity, capital markets and fund formation, for associates through equity partners across Am Law firms and elite transactional boutiques.
Commercial disputes, complex and high-stakes litigation, and trial practice, from regional powerhouses to dedicated litigation boutiques.
Patent prosecution and litigation, trademarks, licensing, tech transactions, copyright and trade secrets, with deep technical coverage across EE, CS and life sciences.
Privacy, incident response and data governance counsel for firms building out their cyber and privacy benches.
Acquisitions, development, REITs and real estate finance, alongside debt finance, leveraged finance and private credit, across Am Law and boutique lending practices.
Transactional tax, controversy and private wealth, including trusts & estates and estate planning, spanning law firms, leading consulting and public accounting.
The team
The people you'll actually deal with.
No account managers, no handoffs. You work directly with the consultant who knows your market, from first call to first day.
Nick Sankarsingh
Director · IP & Data Privacy
Director · IP & Data Privacy
Nick Sankarsingh
Nick leads our Intellectual Property, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practices, working with attorneys and patent professionals from associate and patent agent level through to equity partners and practice chairs across the US. His expertise spans patent litigation and prosecution, trademark and copyright, media and entertainment, privacy and data protection, cybersecurity, technology transactions and AI governance.
Freddie Stroud
Director · Corporate & Real Estate
Director · Corporate & Real Estate
Freddie Stroud
Freddie focuses on corporate and real estate transactional attorneys, advising both associates and partners across Am Law, mid-market and boutique firms. From lateral partner moves to building out transactional teams, every introduction is aligned to the long-term goals of candidate and firm, handled with precision and discretion. Outside work, he's a father of two and a keen golfer.
Max L. Bridge
Associate Director · Litigation & Tax
Associate Director · Litigation & Tax
Max L. Bridge
Max recruits across litigation and tax, from globally renowned firms to regional and boutique practices, and, in tax, leading consulting and public accounting firms. He's worked in legal recruitment since 2019 and brings a genuine passion for the law and the people who practise it. Beyond work, he runs, trains and follows his rugby.
Make your move
Thinking about your
Thinking about your
next move?
Whether you're ready now or just keeping an eye on the market, a quiet conversation costs nothing. Send your CV or tell us what you're looking for, in complete confidence.