Director, Legal Executive Recruiting

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle retained and engaged executive searches for lateral law firm partners, General Counsel, and senior HR executives
• Conduct market mapping, competitive intelligence, and talent landscape analysis
• Serve as a trusted advisor to law firm leaders, corporate executives, and boards
• Manage and grow external client accounts with a consultative mindset
• Build, grow, and maintain a personal book of business through new client opportunities
• Deliver an exceptional, white-glove candidate experience for high-level executives
• Maintain accurate CRM documentation and revenue reporting

Requirements

• 7+ years of executive search experience in an agency or external search firm environment
• Proven success recruiting lateral law firm partners, General Counsel, and CHRO/CPO leaders
• Demonstrated experience managing external client accounts and growing a book of business
• Strong understanding of law firm economics, partner portability, and corporate legal structures
• Track record of meeting or exceeding placement and revenue goals
• Exceptional executive presence and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate independently in a remote, performance-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen
• Established network within AmLaw firms and corporate legal departments
• Experience placing leaders during M&A or strategic inflection points

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-driven incentives
• Medical, dental, and 401k
• STD/LTD and life insurance
• Telehealth mental health counseling
• Flexible PTO and 23 paid holidays

About the Company

livingHR is a remote-first, professional services "work agency" that delivers human-centric HR managed services, executive search, and talent solutions.