Q: I’m a hiring manager and I have been looking to hire a lawyer for six months. Is this length of time normal in today’s market? If not, what am I doing wrong?

A: The state of a legal market carries with it different characteristics. When things are slow, employers possess greater leverage in the hiring process. In this situation, employers have a wider and deeper candidate pool from which to choose-and candidates have fewer opportunities to consider. So employers can drive a harder bargain when it comes to compensation and titles, which keeps these matters at bay.