Experience

Eaton Strategy + Search

• Partner Executive Search and Selection for the Legal Sector | Strategic Advisor

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Eaton Strategy + Search was formed as a new company in July 2018 (initially named ECP Legal) and continues the work of Eaton Capital Partners for the legal profession in strategic advice, thought leadership, discreet partner and team search and mergers. Eaton Strategy + Search was formed as a new company in July 2018 (initially named ECP Legal) and continues the work of Eaton Capital Partners for the legal profession in strategic advice, thought leadership, discreet partner and team search and mergers.



Eaton Capital Partners

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services

• Partner | Executive Search and Selection for the Legal Sector | Strategic Advisor

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  ECP LEGAL ECP Legal is an international, strategy led consultancy. Working within the legal services sector, we are at the frontline as firms and companies navigate mergers, combinations and expansion into new markets. One of the most important aspects of our service involves the discrete acquisition of talent to achieve our clients' business goals. Through a range of specialist services, we assist law firms and corporate law teams to be successful. We help clients expand, enter new markets, improve operational effectiveness, source and secure new partners and senior lawyers. ► Our value add: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ECP Legal intrinsically understands the value that good people bring to the growth aspirations and reputation of a firm. Our team is deeply connected in the legal sector and is skilled at connecting professionals with firms for the best fit of cultural, strategic and technical skills. We are uniquely positioned to assist law firms. ► How do we do it? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ By applying our unique insights and expertise in organisational psychology, we identify, evaluate and integrate the legal talent that Managing Partners require to realise their strategies and growth objectives. ► Our approach: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Our knowledge, contacts and insights are second to none. However, it is our personal approach, with its essence in taking the time to understand each client that means Managing Partners trust us and keep coming back to us. ► Our core partner search related services include: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✔ Targeted and discreet partner search ✔ Strategic group lift outs ✔ Talent market mapping ✔ Sector and competitive analysis ✔ Succession planning ► Interested to know more? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Call: ✆ (041) 877-7133 (Mobile) Call: ✆ 02 8279 6029 (Office) Email: ✉ shaaron.dalton@ecplegal.com Visit: ☛ http://ecplegal.com Show less



empire group

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner, Legal Professional Search and Recruitment

  • Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

  I have over 16 years experience in executive search and recruitment of lawyers within private practice law firms and in-house corporate legal teams Australia-wide. I provide depth and breadth of knowledge and experience as an expert in sourcing hard to find talent and Partners for firms seeking strategic growth. Legally qualified and with experience working within several leading Australian law firms, I chose to pursue my long term career as a consultant to firms seeking quality talent and lawyers navigating their career decisions. Coming from a family of lawyers with diverse interests and talents I have strong insight into the unique challenges and goals of legal practitioners as they face those decisions, both as employees and as principals and partners of firms or heading teams in-house. I am pleased that this insight has enabled me to make longstanding successful placements and many of the lawyers I have placed have progressed their careers successfully to become partners in the firms I place them with, locally and internationally. In addition to the legal understanding and training, my post graduate study in executive coaching, psychology and human resource management has enabled me to add value as a trusted adviser to law firms and teams as they make strategic recruitment decisions and candidates in the process of making important career decisions in the ever-changing legal professional marketplace. Show less



Specialist in Legal Recruitment and Search

• Principal, Legal Recruitment

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

  Assisting local and international teams of legal experts realise their strategic growth plans. Delivering long term, cohesive results for clients and candidates in the legal profession. Placing Partners and Senior lawyers and Associates. Assisting local and international teams of legal experts realise their strategic growth plans. Delivering long term, cohesive results for clients and candidates in the legal profession. Placing Partners and Senior lawyers and Associates.



Legal Personnel Pty Ltd

• • Feb 2014 - Nov 2015

  Legal Personnel was established as Sydney’s first specialist legal recruitment consultancy over 40 years ago - dedicated to servicing the needs of Sydney’s legal market. We now also service the Brisbane and Melbourne legal markets, with extensive networks country-wide. Our specialist team recruits partners, lawyers, management and support staff for law firms, corporate organisations and government bodies.We strive to create and maintain long term relationships in our networks and we pride ourselves on providing a true consulting service to both our clients and candidates.As an experienced professional legal consultant and strategic advisor to law firms, I focus on assisting private practice law firms and companies in sourcing the highest quality talent for their business critical positions, including Partners, Teams, Sole and General Counsel, Succession Planning and other business critical leadership positions, CEO Roles, Mergers and Recruitment of key legally qualified staff for new offices of local and international entrants to the Australian market. Show less

• • Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

  I specialise in search and selection of legal professionals at all levels for private practice and in-house legal teams. Having worked in legal recruitment for 13 years, spanning two decades, I offer depth of market knowledge and commercial understanding of the changing environment of the law. This extensive long term experience enables me to add significant value for clients and candidates in the recruitment process.I enjoy being able to assist clients and candidates in finding a match for the long term. I ensure I always take the extra time to understand the client's true requirements and to properly screen and brief candidates at interview. Working in an experienced, collaborative team environment as niche specialists at Legal Personnel my colleagues and I offer the best solutions for legal recruitment in the market. Show less



EA International

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  Shaaron is a Senior Consultant at EA and brings a wealth of local and international search experience. She has extensive experience assiting lawyers from associate to partner level with their moves within the Australian market in particular. Shaaron has worked for a number of leading legal recruitment consultancies in Sydney and Melbourne before joining EA and has an intimate knowledge of the professional and career aspects of counselling lawyers in their career moves. Shaaron is a Senior Consultant at EA and brings a wealth of local and international search experience. She has extensive experience assiting lawyers from associate to partner level with their moves within the Australian market in particular. Shaaron has worked for a number of leading legal recruitment consultancies in Sydney and Melbourne before joining EA and has an intimate knowledge of the professional and career aspects of counselling lawyers in their career moves.

• Professional Services Consultant

  • Apr 2010 - Jul 2011

  With Legal Personnel Shaaron worked as a legal professional consultant assisting a wide range of clients including large, medium-sized and boutique firms, professional associations, local government and state government entities in the selection and placement of suitable lawyers for their needs. With Legal Personnel Shaaron worked as a legal professional consultant assisting a wide range of clients including large, medium-sized and boutique firms, professional associations, local government and state government entities in the selection and placement of suitable lawyers for their needs.



Byron Media Pty Ltd

• Staffing and Recruiting

• Director, Marketing

  • Apr 1999 - Jun 2010

  Part-time role in strategic marketing of a well known Australian online job listing service, Byron Employment Australia Part-time role in strategic marketing of a well known Australian online job listing service, Byron Employment Australia



Hamilton Jones & Koller Pty Ltd

• Principal, Legal Division

  • Oct 1989 - Dec 1999

  As the first legal recruitment consultant with HJK, Shaaron built the firm's business in executive search and selection of lawyers to become one of the leading legal recruitment firms in Melbourne at the time. In this role, Shaaron placed lawyers at all levels, including partnership, in top tier, medium and boutique commercial firms. Many of the mid level lawyers she placed in the 1990's have remained with her clients and grown through to partnership with their firms. Shaaron also assisted in a number of senior corporate lawyer and government agency roles, provided organisations with market research reports and brokered introductions for mergers. Commencing as Research Consultant, Shaaron progressed to Consultant (1990), Associate (1992) Senior Associate (1994) and Principal, Legal Division in 1998. Show less