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Director, Legal Executive Recruiting

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livingHR logoLivinghr · Worldwide
$94K–$127K/yrFull-timeRemote2mo ago
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Base: $94,000 - $127,000OTE: $250K+Who We Are...Let us introduce ourselves.livingHR is the remote-first, professional services "work agency" created to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR managed services, executive search, and talent solutions.Our Legal & Executive Search practice focuses on placing transformational leaders - including lateral law firm partners, General Counsel, CHROs/CPOs, and other C-suite and senior HR and legal executives - who shape the future of organizations.To learn more about our Culture Code, Cares Campaign, and our WeBelong work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion visit our website: https://livinghr.com/ .As a Full-Time Team Member, We Offer YouAutonomy & FlexibilityWe call it WfWiMS - "Work from Where it Makes Sense." This flexibility comes with responsibility to self-manage and perform at a high level.Competitive, fair, and transparent base salary plus incentives for revenue generation, account growth, retention, and referrals.Comprehensive BenefitsMedical, dental, 401k, STD/LTD, life insurance, and telehealth mental health counseling.Flexible PTO / Paid HolidaysMinimum PTO usage encouraged plus 23 paid holidays.A Culture of Impact and HumanityWe care about the impact we make and the humanity we extend to each other, our clients, and our community.Position OverviewlivingHR is seeking a high-performing, agency-experienced Director, Legal + Executive Recruiting to join and help expand our growing Executive Search practice.This is a full-desk role requiring demonstrated success in:Recruiting lateral law firm partners and legal executivesPlacing General Counsel, CHROs/CPOs, and senior HR leadersManaging external client relationshipsGrowing and sustaining a book of businessYou will operate as both a trusted search advisor and a revenue driver - building client relationships, leading retained and engaged searches, and delivering exceptional executive talent across the legal and executive landscape.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a performance-based, entrepreneurial environment and wants to build something meaningful within a modern, human-centered firm.Core ResponsibilitiesExecutive Search DeliveryLead full-cycle retained and engaged executive searches for:Lateral law firm partners and practice groupsGeneral Counsel and Deputy GC rolesCHROs, CPOs, and other senior HR executivesC-level and enterprise leadership rolesConduct market mapping, competitive intelligence, and talent landscape analysis.Develop compelling search strategies aligned to client business objectives.Deliver consultative guidance on compensation, law firm economics, partner portability, and executive assessment.Manage highly confidential and sensitive searches with discretion and professionalism.Client Advisory & Account ManagementServe as a trusted advisor to law firm leaders, corporate executives, and boards.Manage and grow external client accounts with a consultative, long-term relationship mindset.Partner with clients on succession planning, leadership design, and strategic talent acquisition.Provide executive-level communication, search updates, and market insights.Business Development & Book of Business GrowthBuild, grow, and maintain a personal book of business.Identify and pursue new client opportunities within legal and HR executive markets.Leverage professional networks and industry relationships to generate revenue.Partner with livingHR leadership on go-to-market strategies and practice expansion.Meet and exceed individual revenue and placement goals.Candidate Experience & Relationship BuildingBuild and maintain deep, long-term relationships with high-performing legal and HR leaders.Deliver an exceptional, white-glove candidate experience.Serve as a trusted career advisor to executives navigating confidential transitions.Maintain accurate CRM documentation, search tracking, and revenue reporting.Role Requirements7+ years of executive search expeHealth insuranceDental insurance401(k)Paid time offRemote work optionsFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options

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Director, Legal Executive Recruiting Location Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX) The position can be based in any of our approved markets/states listed above. Type Full-Time


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