Caravel Law has long been a home for exceptional legal talent seeking a more flexible and fulfilling way to practice. With a model that supports both independence and collaboration, we attract legal professionals from diverse backgrounds, many of whom have practiced at top-tier firms, served as in-house counsel at major companies, or built impressive portfolios across sectors.
But what does it take to become a Caravel lawyer? Behind the scenes, the recruitment process is intentionally selective and strategic, shaped by the firm’s unique operating model and its commitment to delivering high-quality legal services with agility and purpose.
Defining the Ideal Candidate
There’s no single profile that defines success at Caravel. Our lawyers vary widely in practice area, experience, and location. However, they share a few defining qualities…
Flexibility is foundational. Lawyers who thrive at Caravel are those who are dynamic and can adapt to shifting client needs, work structures, and scopes of engagement. While technical expertise is given, we also look for candidates who bring professionalism, curiosity, and creativity to their practice. We value open-mindedness, authentic communication, and a collaborative spirit. Caravel Lawyers engage with others respectfully and consistently follow through.
We value lawyers with a blend of in-house and private practice experience, as well as those who have built deep expertise in one of these paths. Each background brings unique strengths, particularly the ability to align legal advice with business goals, and to set the pace as a trusted collaborator.
The Qualities That Set Caravel’s Team Apart
What unites Caravel’s lawyers isn’t sameness, it’s their individuality. Our business is built around the idea that diverse experiences and interests enrich legal practice. From entrepreneurs, artists and musicians who also happen to be litigators and former general counsel, Caravel lawyers bring their whole selves to their work.
This variety isn’t incidental, it’s essential. By engaging lawyers with full, multi-dimensional careers and rich backgrounds, our firm ensures its clients benefit from legal advice that is both technically sound and practically grounded.
How We Hire
Our recruitment strategy emphasizes quality over quantity. With hundreds of applications each year and a selection rate of roughly 1 in 40, we are highly intentional in our approach. More than half of our team overall is made up of people who have been here for over five years. We credit our selective hiring process for this longevity. Our recruitment team take time and care in finding the right fit among an eager pool of candidates.
We are always growth oriented. While we may take a targeted approach to recruitment to fill in gaps, the firm also maintains a rolling, strategic approach to recruitment, to ensure that we do not miss out on amazing candidates. We continuously match lawyers to ever evolving client needs.
Our flexibility enables us to always be ready for the next opportunity, next lawyer and next step in our journey. Whether it is now, next month or next year, we are ready to be the next step in your journey too!
A Firm Built Around People
Ask anyone at Caravel what stands out most, and the answer is consistent: it’s the people. Lawyers here value not just the quality of work, but the collaborative, respectful culture that supports it and the incredible clients that they are able to connect with.
Caravel is made up of a team of professionals who bring curiosity, empathy, and business-minded thinking to everything they do. The flexibility of the model allows for varied engagements, continuous learning, and space to lead a fulfilling life both in and outside of practice. That’s part of what has kept many lawyers here for years.
At its core, Caravel is a law firm for those who want to practice with purpose, without compromising on quality, autonomy, or impact.
Caravel’s approach to recruitment reflects its broader vision: to build a law firm where top-tier lawyers can thrive on their own terms. For lawyers who align with that vision, the opportunity is ongoing.
Learn more about how we work, connect with a current member of the team, and see if Caravel might be the right fit for your next chapter.