Max Horkan

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About Max Horkan

I specialise in helping General Counsels and Heads of Legal build high-performing in-house legal teams within the manufacturing and FMCG sectors. I also support lawyers at all levels in securing roles that align with their values, skill sets, and long-term career goals - from household-name brands to niche, high-growth businesses. For Hiring Managers: • Struggling to find legal talent with the right mix of commerciality and sector experience? • Facing recruitment delays that are slowing down growth plans? • Tired of reviewing CVs that miss the brief? For Lawyers: • Unsure how to position yourself confidently in a competitive in-house market? • Wondering when the right time is to make a change, or which industries value your skill set? • Feeling ready for a new challenge but need clarity on what that next step should actually look like? Why Manufacturing & FMCG? These sectors are the backbone of the economy – complex, operational, and constantly evolving. Legal teams here aren’t just advisors; they’re business partners. That’s why I focus my entire market on these industries: I understand the commercial pressures, the legal challenges, and the kind of lawyers who thrive in them. Whether you’re hiring or exploring your next move, I’d be happy to share what I’m seeing in the market - and how you can get ahead of it.