Kerwin Associates

Kerwin Associates has been building strategic legal and compliance teams for Silicon Valley's most innovative companies since 1990. The firm specialises in recruiting across the full spectrum of in-house legal functions, including General Counsels and Legal Leaders, In-House Counsels, Legal Operations and Compliance Professionals, Legal Engineers and Technologists, and Paralegals. With decades of proven success, Kerwin brings unmatched market knowledge and a deep network of hard-to-reach talent to every placement, staking its reputation on delivering the right fit for both clients and candidates.

Kerwin's core recruitment focus centres on the technology and financial services sectors, where companies require legal and compliance professionals who are strategic, innovative, and aligned with their organisational mission. The firm has developed particular expertise in supporting high-growth tech companies, semiconductor firms, and private equity organisations navigating complex regulatory environments and scaling their in-house teams.

Based in Redwood City, California, Kerwin serves clients across Silicon Valley and beyond, offering retained executive search and strategic builds, contract solutions for transitions and rapid growth, and consulting services including compensation strategy and team design. The company differentiates itself through a high-touch, partner-oriented approach that prioritises diversity, transparency, and long-term career partnership with both clients and candidates. Kerwin's commitment to understanding each organisation's unique needs and each professional's career aspirations has made it a trusted partner for building exceptional legal teams.