Recruiter, Legal (Contract)
About The Position
This position is part of livingHR's talent community. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining our network of trusted professionals who partner with us on a contract basis when client project needs arise. This is not an immediate or guaranteed opening. Engagements are project-based, and livingHR will reach out when an opportunity aligns with your experience, availability, and location. 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, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.
Requirements
- Experience working directly with clients in legal, executive search, or agency settings
- Strong internal or functional expertise across legal recruiting and law firm structures
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills
- Comfort working in flexible, project-based engagements
- Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require
Nice To Haves
- 7+ years of legal or executive search experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle searches for lateral law firm partners and practice groups
- Lead full-cycle searches for General Counsel and Deputy GC roles
- Conduct market mapping, competitive intelligence, and talent landscape analysis
- Develop search strategies aligned to client business objectives
- Serve as a trusted advisor to law firm leaders, corporate executives, and boards
- Partner with clients on succession planning and strategic legal talent needs
- Provide executive-level communication and search updates
- Deliver consultative guidance on compensation, law firm economics, and partner portability
- Build and maintain deep relationships with high-performing legal leaders
- Deliver an exceptional, white-glove candidate experience
- Serve as a trusted advisor to candidates navigating confidential transitions
- Maintain accurate CRM documentation, search tracking, and reporting
Benefits
- $50/hr, plus % of placement fee to fill
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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