BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
October 26, 2026 – Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams, Rachel has built an impressive career connecting organizations with outstanding legal talent and developing lasting client relationships.
“Her industry knowledge, leadership, and passion for people make her an incredible addition to BrainWorks, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on board,” the firm continued. “Welcome to the team, Rachel. We’re thrilled to have you with us.”
Before joining BrainWorks, Ms. Chandler served as a senior managing consultant with Beacon Hill Legal, where she led permanent legal placement teams across New England, New York, and Miami while continuing to manage recruiting and business development efforts. Earlier, Ms. Chandler spent eight years with Robert Half Legal placing attorneys and legal and compliance professionals, and began her career practicing corporate law with Weil, Gotshal & Manges in Boston and Gilbert + Tobin in Sydney, Australia.
Since 1991, BrainWorks has provided executive recruiting services for growing organizations all over the world. The firm focuses on the recruiting needs of C-level and sub C-level management specifically within private equity and Fortune companies.
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BrainWorks’ areas of focus include the following: Accounting & finance, accounting & finance – interim, analytics, data science & data governance, commodities technology & trading, consumer products, CRM & direct marketing, cybersecurity, data & data insights, ecommerce, digital media & entertainment, financial technology, go-to-market search – private equity/insurance and financial services, human resources, legal, market research & consumer insights, medical device, real estate, infrastructure and private investments, sales and marketing, supply chain & operations, and technology.
Past Addition
Earlier this year, BrainWorks appointed Jordan Kaliher as leader of its consumer packaged goods (CPG) practice, succeeding company founder Andy Miller, who has guided the practice since its inception more than three decades ago. He will shift his full time focus to CEO. “Jordan’s appointment marks a natural next chapter for the practice,” the firm said in a release.
The CPG practice holds a unique place in the Brainwork’s history. It was the first practice established at BrainWorks 35 years ago, when Mr. Miller founded the company to focus on executive talent for consumer-focused organizations. For the past 34 years, Mr. Miller has personally led the CPG practice.
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Ms. Kaliher joined BrainWorks as a director of client services in 2021. She has built her career within the firm’s sales & marketing practice, where she developed deep relationships with CPG organizations and emerging consumer brands.
Ms. Kaliher is a seasoned leader and trusted recruiting partner, bringing over a decade of experience in executive and professional search. She began her career at Robert Half Technology, where she led high-performing teams focused on technical infrastructure and quickly established herself as a top performer. She later joined TriSearch, managing the firm’s largest client relationships and consistently delivering results year after year.
Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
