When we set out to build our NYC based practice-specific strategic legal business development team, we knew we needed a search partner who could truly understand the complexity of what we were trying to accomplish, not just fill roles but help shape a high-performing function in one of the most demanding legal environments and complex markets in the world. James Shenton and Lacie Marshall exceeded those expectations for us at every turn.

I had the opportunity to work with James at Opus Resourcing, and I’m grateful for all of his help throughout the process. He was always responsive, thorough, and willing to make time to answer questions or discuss concerns. What I appreciated most was how seriously he took every question I had. If he didn’t have an answer right away, he would find the right person, provide additional resources, or follow up quickly to make sure I got the information I needed. I always felt informed and supported. James was also a strong advocate for me and played a big role in helping me land a great opportunity. I would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for a recruiter who is knowledgeable, communicative, and invested in helping people succeed.

James was great in finding me a great match for an Engineering Backend leadership role. He was proactive in putting my profile forward to the startups of my interest, and then persistent on seeking quick feedback from them even though he was in a different time zone. I strongly recommend getting in touch with him if you're looking for a career in startups.

I had the pleasure of working with closely with James and am grateful for his role in helping me find a new position in the AI/ML field. When I was looking to make a strategic move in my professional journey, James demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to understanding not just the needs of the role he was tasked to recruit for, but also my professional aspirations and needs. James was very thorough and did an excellent job of keeping in contact with all parties and moving the ball forward. I can confidently say that I would not have found my career transition as smooth or successful without James' support and guidance. Definitely a recruiter worth working with if you are trying to find or fill a position with quality people.

We recently hired a programmer for an extremely unusual role, a full-time data scientist with LLM/AI experience and an understanding of patent law. James came to us after multiple rounds with other recruiters failed to generate any viable leads. Within days, James identified four candidates, each highly qualified, any of whom would have done an excellent job. We had our role filled almost immediately. James is easy to work with, understood our unique requirements, and skillfully pivoted as we learned more. He will be my first choice for a technical recruiter in the future.

​I would not be with Benefex if it weren't for James. He was very thorough and thoughtful in selecting me as a candidate for the Director of Partnerships position. He did an excellent job aligning my wants & needs with the role. He was very professional and did a fantastic job preparing me and keeping me informed throughout the entire process. I can't thank James at Opus enough.