About us
Kernel is a Paris-based specialised recruitment consultancy dedicated to the sustainable growth of legal organisations and talent by aligning corporate cultures, governance structures, and aspirations. Each assignment is handled exclusively by the founding partners, who act as front-line ambassadors for your reputation while ensuring absolute confidentiality.
Kernel was founded on one conviction: in the legal sector more than anywhere else, success depends on the precise alignment between a leader's vision and the cohesion of the teams that surround them.
We identify the talent that shares your DNA to build lasting structures.
Total Commitment: We guarantee senior-level engagement with every assignment managed exclusively by Kernel founding partners.
Independence and Discretion: We prioritise a tailored approach, deliberately removed from high-volume recruitment models.
Market Intelligence: By delivering your message directly to the elite, we measure the real-time impact of your branding and make sure your communication resonates. We provide live feedback on how our clients' organisations are perceived and positioned relative to the competition, while offering candidates a precise insight into the strategic evolution and cultural reality of the legal market.
Full Spectrum of Legal Profiles
We cover the full spectrum of legal talent—from the support professionals who shape an organisation's first impression, to the senior leaders and associates who define its future. We believe that every role is vital to building a cohesive and sustainable corporate culture.
Strategic Advocacy
We act as your dedicated voice in the market, ensuring that leaders' visions and candidates' aspirations truly resonate. By aligning expectations from the start, we build partnerships based on trust and shared goals.
Aligned Interests
Because we only succeed when you do, our expertise is entirely dedicated to fostering the right collaborations. Our commitment is reflected in our success-based model, ensuring our interests are perfectly aligned with your profitability and the long-term advancement of career paths.
Deep Industry Knowledge
Billing structures, compensation models, and governance challenges—these aren't just concepts to us; they are areas we have mastered through years of practice. This pillar of our expertise allows us to speak the same language, provide strategic advice to our clients, and clear, transparent guidance to candidates.
A Legacy of Excellence
Building on a legacy within the market's most prestigious sectors, we have spent years refining our expertise within the legal world. We bring this unrivalled experience to every project, applying the same uncompromising standards of rigour and discretion.
Market Insight
Deep immersion in the Parisian legal market grants us an intuitive grasp of both organisational cultures and individual aspirations. Because we intimately understand your ecosystem, we bypass the learning curve—delivering precision and pace for our clients from the moment the assignment begins, while ensuring candidates are presented with opportunities that truly align with their strategic career goals.
The Team
Two consultants. One practice. No intermediaries. We secure your future by ensuring each recruitment is a sustainable, long-term success.
Myriam Moreau
Co-Founder, Kernel
Strategic vision and market expertise.
With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship and in high-end sectors (Luxury, Finance), Myriam has been advising Parisian law firms for the past six years before co-founding Kernel. Her approach goes beyond simple recruitment: she deciphers governance dynamics and internal cultures to identify the future pillars of the organisations she advises. Her in-depth knowledge of the Parisian market makes her an invaluable partner.
Valentin Potey
Co-Founder, Kernel
Operational agility and precise sourcing
An expert in legal recruitment (permanent and temporary), Valentin brings a perfect understanding of the operational workings of law firms. His strength lies in his ability to map the market in real time and identify talent, even when they are not actively seeking opportunities. Responsive and pragmatic, he ensures that each assignment meets the industry's standards of excellence, while guaranteeing a seamless selection process.
For Companies
Tell us about your project—even if your requirements are still evolving. The sooner we grasp your context, your organisation, and your true objectives, the more precise and effective our search becomes.
All conversations are strictly confidential. We will come back to you personally within 48 hours.
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