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Featured Position of the Month – Dallas based organization seeking General Counsel

Looking to step into a high-visibility, "trusted advisor" role as a sole in-house attorney? We are seeking a strategic General Counsel in Dallas to lead all legal, regulatory, and risk functions for a growing organization with North American operations.

Feb 3, 2026Newsletter Announcements

AI Gone Wild: Why Your Legal Search Still Needs a Human Brain

Is your resume or job description suffering from "AI word salad"? Over-relying on automation can lead to inflated language and strategic mismatches that stall even the most promising searches. We explore the risks of letting AI go rogue and share the Pye perspective on how to ensure your professional brand maintains an authentic, human voice.

Feb 3, 2026Articles Newsletter

How to blow an interview in 10 minutes or less?

"Tell me about yourself" is a deceptively casual prompt that is not a casual icebreaker. In-house legal interviews are rarely informal chats. Prioritizing connection over qualification can backfire if your response obscures your qualifications or capabilities. Lead with credibility. Let connection follow.

Jan 29, 2026Articles Newsletter

Second Interviews: Make Your Hiring Process Work for You

By the time a candidate reaches the second interview stage, you’ve likely invested significant time and energy, and so have they. This is the moment where a good hiring process can become a great one, providing clarity for the company while reinforcing the opportunity for the candidate.

Jan 29, 2026Newsletter Articles

Powering the Next Chapter: Pye Legal Group Places General Counsel for Major Renewable Energy Platform

Jan 29, 2026Announcements

PLG Partners with Second Servings for the 4th Consecutive Year

The Pye Legal Group team was honored to partner with Second Servings of Houston for our annual PLG Day of Service. This marks our 4th year volunteering with this incredible organization, and the energy never fades. Bridging the gap between food waste and hunger is a cause close to our hearts, and we are proud to support the vital work Second Servings does for the Houston area.

Jan 16, 2026Announcements

Kicking Off the New Year Strong with a Temporary Paralegal Placement

The new year is off to a fast start at Pye Legal Group. When a new client reached out during the holiday break needing urgent temporary assistance, the Pye team went to work. Leveraging our deep network of legal professionals, we moved quickly to identify just the right fit and placed a Temporary Paralegal to provide immediate support. This placement underscores our commitment to deliver high-quality talent exactly when our clients need it most. Cheers to a productive year ahead!

Jan 12, 2026Announcements

Q1 Legal Hiring

Jan 10, 2026Announcements

Pye Legal Group Places Senior Counsel with Fortune 200 Energy Company

Pye Legal Group is proud to have assisted our longtime client, a premier Fortune 200 energy client, in securing a new Senior Counsel for its midstream business. We recruited a lawyer who was not actively looking to make a job change, but who welcomed a chance to move to a company offering a broader scope of work and a more collaborative environment. We are honored to continue our partnership with top companies to build high-performing legal departments.

Jan 1, 2026Announcements

“We want someone who fits the culture.”

Finding a lawyer with the right credentials is easy; finding one who actually thrives within the unique rhythm of your business is where the challenge lies. We know how much time is lost when a "perfect" candidate doesn’t mesh with your stakeholders. This month, we’re sharing the exact framework we use at Pye Legal Group to help our clients define their culture before the search begins—ensuring you spend less time interviewing and more time building a high-impact team.

Dec 29, 2025Newsletter Articles

RECRUITER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Electra Harelson

With more than two decades of legal recruiting expertise, Electra Harelson leads our Dallas office with a passion for connecting top-tier legal talent with world-class organizations. From General Counsel to Legal Administrators, Electra’s human-centric approach to executive search helps companies of all sizes—from startups to the Fortune 200—build high-performing in-house teams.

Dec 29, 2025Newsletter Articles

Experience Over Credentials: Modernizing Your Resume for the In-House Market

If you’re a lawyer with 4–6 years of experience but your resume still leads with your GPA and bar number, you’re likely stalling your own career. In-house hiring managers aren’t looking for the best student; they’re looking for the best practitioner. It’s time to flip the script on your resume and prioritize the "who, what, and how" of your practice over the credentials of your past. Here is how to audit your resume for the in-house move you actually want.

Dec 26, 2025Newsletter Articles

The 90-Day Reality: How Long It Takes to Hire Legal Talent

If you’re banking on a fast hire, you’re likely setting yourself up for frustration. While most managers hope for a quick turnaround, a 90-day timeline to hire is typical. From alignment hurdles to two-week notice periods, the "math" of hiring adds up quickly. If you want a new hire in their seat by April, you need to be moving now. Here is why planning ahead is the only way to protect your team from burnout and ensure a quality hire.

Dec 26, 2025Newsletter Articles

Happy Holidays from Pye Legal Group

As we approach the end of the year, the Pye Legal Group team is taking some time away to celebrate with our families and loved ones. We are incredibly grateful for the partnerships we’ve built and the opportunities we’ve had to connect talent with excellence this year. We look forward to returning in the New Year—refreshed, inspired, and ready to get back to work for our clients and candidates! Wishing you all a safe, restful, and very happy holiday season.

Dec 26, 2025Announcements

Pye’s Perspective On… Remote work in 2026

Heading into 2026, fully remote legal positions are becoming more rare. Unless your experience is highly specialized, insisting on 100 percent remote work dramatically narrows your opportunities.

Nov 26, 2025Newsletter Articles

Featured Position of the Month – San Antonio based manufacturing company General Counsel

This is a tremendous opportunity to join a respected, founder-led organization with a collaborative culture, long-tenured employees, and a deep commitment to quality and continuous improvement. The GC will have a wide runway to shape the legal function, influence strategic decision-making, and lead initiatives beyond traditional legal work.

Nov 24, 2025Newsletter Announcements

The Q4 Advantage: Secure Your Top Legal Hire Before the January Rush

If you have a legal role in your 2026 budget, waiting until January is already too late. The first week of the new year is quiet, but the second week hits with an avalanche of job postings, immediately burying your role among fifteen others.

Nov 21, 2025Newsletter Articles

Your Job Description is a Turn-Off!

Vague, overloaded, or unrealistic job descriptions confuse analytical candidates and drive the best talent away. To attract top candidates, hiring managers must clarify the role's priorities, separate "must-haves" from "nice-to-haves," and communicate exactly what the new hire will spend the majority of their time doing.

Nov 21, 2025Newsletter Articles

Pye Legal Group is Delivering Instant Impact with Strategic Contract Placements

The Pye team recently placed a contract paralegal with our client in the oil and gas industry, providing an immediate and effective solution to their legal support needs. This placement highlights the strategic value of short-term hiring. For companies facing time-sensitive projects or urgent staffing gaps, leveraging a contract professional provides instant access to specialized talent and expertise. We are proud to serve as a flexible partner to our clients, delivering tailored solutions whether the need is temporary or permanent.

Nov 14, 2025News

Pye Legal Group Matches Top-Tier Legal Talent with Publicly Traded Energy Leader

Nov 14, 2025Announcements

Pye Legal Group Places First Paralegal for Leading Lubricants and Fuels Company

Oct 16, 2025Announcements

Law & Leadership Series: Coffee and Conversation with Ranger Energy Services C-Suite

What a fantastic morning for our Law & Leadership series! Thank you to all the attendees and the incredible C-suite team from Ranger Energy Services, LLC for a candid "Coffee and Conversation."

Oct 2, 2025News

Pye Legal Group Places David Koysza as Chief Legal Officer of Greystar

Pye Legal Group is honored to announce the successful placement of Greystar’s Chief Legal Officer, David Koysza. David is a distinguished leader with deep experience as a strategic legal and compliance leader. His talent for fostering a collaborative, shoulder-to-shoulder approach will be instrumental in guiding Greystar’s world-class business operations. We are incredibly proud to have partnered with Greystar to execute a comprehensive, national search and to have connected a visionary leader with an industry-leading organization that sets the standard for excellence.

Oct 1, 2025Announcements

Pye Recruits Global Ethics & Compliance Specialist for Leading International Firm

The Pye team successfully recruited a Global Ethics & Compliance Specialist for a leading international engineering and construction company. This crucial hire bolsters the company's commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity across their worldwide operations.

Sep 29, 2025Announcements

Pye Places Global Ethics Specialist with Leading Engineering Firm in Kansas City

The Pye team is proud to announce we have successfully placed a Global Ethics and Compliance Specialist with a leading international engineering and construction company in Kansas City. This specialized talent will be instrumental in navigating complex global regulatory landscapes and fostering a robust culture of integrity.

Sep 7, 2025Announcements

Pye Offers Flexible Legal Staffing Solutions: Meet High Demand with Contract Talent

Whether you need a paralegal for a short-term project or a senior attorney for a long-term assignment, we can help. We're constantly talking with highly-skilled professionals who are ready to jump in and make an immediate impact. The Pye team knows how to identify, screen, and staff candidates for a variety of needs, including temporary, contract, and direct-hire positions.

Aug 14, 2025Announcements

Pye Team Places Managing Paralegal

The Pye team recently placed a Managing Paralegal with a prominent food and alcohol distribution company. This hire brings vital leadership and expertise to their in-house legal operations within a fast-paced sector.

Aug 7, 2025Announcements

Pye Helps Austin Finance Fund Make Key First Legal Hire

The Pye team recently guided the leadership of an Austin-based finance fund through a significant milestone: their first legal hire. We partnered closely to structure the pivotal VP of Legal and Operations role, recruited on-point candidates, and ultimately secured an exceptional BigLaw partner for this new in-house position. We're proud to have facilitated this crucial first hire, setting the stage for their continued success in building a robust legal function.

Jul 24, 2025Announcements

The Pye team recently placed a Corporate Counsel with a growing North American leader in environmental services and products. We’re thrilled to connect specialized legal talent with companies driving impactful change.

Jul 8, 2025Announcements

The Pye team is proud to announce another successful placement for a repeat client in the energy sector. We recruited a talented and experienced Senior Counsel, Midstream, providing specialized legal talent precisely tailored for their evolving needs.

Jun 26, 2025Announcements

Pye Legal Group is pleased to have placed a Senior Counsel for Commercial & Regulatory matters with a growing San Antonio-based midstream energy company . This was a new client for us, and partnering with an external recruiter was new for the company. We’re looking forward to helping this company continue to grow its legal team.

Jun 12, 2025Announcements

Sometimes, the most valuable hires begin as temporary solutions. When our long-term client needed temporary legal help, the Pye team had just the right person. After months of working on a key project, our candidate’s contributions became indispensable and led to a seamless conversion from contractor to permanent team member. We are so pleased to have facilitated this match. It’s all about finding the right talent for lasting impact.

May 30, 2025Announcements

The Pye team is pleased to announce the successful placement of a Dallas real estate lawyer with a prominent real estate investment firm, supporting their expanding legal capabilities. This significant career milestone marks the candidate’s first in-house role, and we are proud to have facilitated this important connection.

May 15, 2025Announcements

Energy Infrastructure Placement

We are thrilled to have, once again, partnered with a leading energy infrastructure company as they expand their footprint in North Carolina. When they acquired key operating assets, they turned to the Pye team to recruit a Senior Counsel for their new regional office. We successfully placed an accomplished litigation and regulatory lawyer who was not just qualified, but genuinely excited about this in-house opportunity. Building exceptional legal teams and facilitating career advancement remains our core focus.

May 7, 2025Announcements

We had the privilege of partnering with a publicly-traded oilfield services company to recruit an experienced in-house attorney, who was ready for their next challenge, as the company’s new Deputy General Counsel. This successful placement highlights our dedication to understanding both our clients’ strategic needs and our candidates’ career aspirations. Building exceptional legal teams and empowering professionals to reach their full potential is what drives us.

Apr 24, 2025Announcements

When our client, a global manufacturing leader, faced an urgent need for temporary legal support, we delivered. We sourced multiple highly qualified paralegals, our client interviewed the top candidates, and the selected paralegal started work — all within six days of the initial call. Let the PLG team handle your urgent legal staffing needs!

Apr 17, 2025Announcements

It’s always a pleasure to support our long-term clients. The Pye team recently placed a fantastic Paralegal with strong corporate and contracts skills at an independent oil & gas company we have worked with for years. Our longstanding partnership with this client exemplifies our commitment to connecting top legal talent with exceptional opportunities.

Mar 31, 2025Announcements

When growth meets opportunity! Pye Legal Group recently placed a talented Corporate and Securities Attorney with a newly public insurance company in The Woodlands. This landmark hire marks a significant milestone for the company, and we are thrilled to have connected them with the perfect candidate who was relocating to the Houston area.

Mar 27, 2025Announcements

Pye Legal Group successfully placed an attorney for a long-term temporary assignment with a national non-profit, providing the organization the additional legal resources necessary to drive their mission forward.

Mar 20, 2025Announcements

Another successful placement! The Pye team recently connected an experienced compliance lawyer with an incredible opportunity to join the in-house team of a major international corporation.