Global executive search consultancy GRS has appointed Todd Caissie to head up its legal division in New York.

As partner of GRS Legal in New York, Caissie will take full responsibility for the direction and strategy of the division in the US, leading a team of five. The New York office opened in November 2007, with the legal division established in summer 2008.

Caissie has more than 12 years’ experience in the executive recruitment industry, most recently as managing partner with US executive search firm Lucas Group and managing director at US legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa. Previously Todd was a vice president at TMP Worldwide where he was also the Japanese country manager.