Brian Davis Shares his Perspective on the Alternatives Industry through Legal Recruiting

Published: May 12, 2021, 12:30 p.m.

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More than twenty years ago, Brian Davis left his legal practice and became one of the top legal recruiters in the profession.\\xa0 He focused his talents on financial services and later became a recognized pioneer for concentrating his work in the alternative asset space.\\xa0 Today, Brian serves as the Managing Partner in New York for Major, Lindsey & Africa, the world\\u2019s premier legal executive search firm.

In this episode, Brian shares his perspective on the alternative asset management industry.\\xa0 He discusses the hiring process for in-house counsel and the critical importance of finding the right cultural fit. \\xa0He also describes the skills that make a candidate a successful hire, including the importance of listening. Brian observes some of the changing trends in the industry that are reflected in the demand for legal talent.\\xa0 He concludes with a few tips for both candidates and firms looking to hire.

To learn more about Brian and his firm, please visit the website for Major, Lindsey and Africa.

Thanks also to our sponsor, DiligenceVault, creators of the first two-sided digital ecosystem for asset managers and allocators.

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