Jennifer Pettigrew

USA
Senior Partner
&  Global Legal Practice Head

Jennifer is a Senior Partner and Global Practice Leader for Page Executive’s Legal Practice, where she heads the U.S. In-House Attorney Recruitment Division. Based in New York, USA, she specializes in placing top legal talent in key roles such as General Counsel, Head of Legal, Associate/Assistant General Counsel and other mid to senior level attorney positions, including SMEs and interim/contract appointments.

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Jennifer is a Senior Partner and a Global Practice Leader for Page Executive's Legal Practice. In the United States, she leads the In-House Attorney Search division for Page Executive, the executive search arm of PageGroup.

Specializing in placing mid to senior-level in-house attorneys across the United States, Jennifer's clientele spans public and private corporations within the Financial Services (Investment Banking, Private Equity & Portfolio Companies, Asset Management, Digital Assets, FinTech, Commercial Banking, Family Office) sector.

With a decade-long tenure at PageGroup, Jennifer has cultivated a reputation for her consultative and agile approach in serving clients and candidates. Renowned for her unparalleled insight and intuition in the In-House market, Jennifer consistently excels in identifying and securing top talent for legal roles. Jennifer's expertise extends beyond mere placement; she serves as a trusted advisor, leveraging her in-depth knowledge of market trends, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to facilitate strategic matches that drive organizational success.

Before embarking on her career at PageGroup, Jennifer played soccer at Seton Hall University. She was a member of the United States Under 17 Women's National Team that won silver in the inaugural Women's U17 World Cup in 2008. Jennifer resides in Bergen County, New Jersey with her husband and daughter.

Industry

Industry

  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services & Consultancy

Function

Function

  • Legal

Recent Track Record

  • Head of Legal – Family Office
  • General Counsel – Boutique Investment Bank
  • Managing Director, Head of Structured Products Legal – Asset Management
  • Managing Director, Registered Funds Legal – Asset Management
  • Senior Counsel, Securitized Products – Investment Banking
  • Associate General Counsel, M&A – Private Equity
  • Deputy General Counsel – Hedge Fund
  • Assistant General Counsel – REIT​
  • Associate General Counsel – Investment Banking​
  • Interim General Counsel – FinTech

Testimonials

"I had the distinct pleasure of working with Jennifer during my recent move to a new role as General Counsel at a financial services company. Her thorough understanding of the in-house legal market, couple with her exceptional communication and negotiation skills, ensured a semeless and sucessful placement process. Jennifer's genuine passion for her work combined with personalized approach and commitment to her candidate's truly sets her apart as a top-tier executive legal recruiter. I wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer to any in-house attorney seeking their next role."
, General Counsel, Financial Service Company

"I had the distinct pleasure of working with Jennifer during our recent search for an Assistant General Counsel. From the start, Jennifer demonstrated a remarkable level of professionalism expertise and dedication to understanding the market and finding the perfect candidate for the role. Jennifer's deep knowledge of the legal market and her ability to quickly grasp the intricacies of the industry were evident throughout the process. She is an excellent legel recruiter who I would recommend to any company looking to hire an in-house counsel. I will be using Jennifer's services for all future hires on my team."
, General Counsel, Technology Company

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