Experienced Recruitment Consultant

Kernel • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Pure is a specialist search business that works with organisations to hire exceptional leaders and build strong, high-performing teams. We combine deep market knowledge with a relationship-led approach that delivers high-quality results through executive search, specialist recruitment and talent advisory. Within Financial Services, we partner with private equity firms, hedge funds, asset managers, banks, fintech platforms and insurers on hiring across Legal, Compliance, Finance and other corporate functions. At Pure, people come first. We offer an environment where consultants can build meaningful careers, develop a strong personal brand and work closely with senior decision-makers.

You will join Pure’s broader Financial Services Corporate Governance platform, globally led by Julian Doyle, alongside specialist teams across In-House Legal & Compliance, Risk, Audit and broader corporate functions. Our collaborative model allows consultants to leverage shared client relationships, market intelligence and cross-sell opportunities, while still building clear ownership within their own niche. For the right person, this offers a combination of entrepreneurial opportunity and established platform support.

We are hiring a Senior Consultant to join our U.S. In-House Legal and Compliance Practice in New York. This role offers exposure to both executive search and full 360 recruitment, working across retained senior mandates, strategic hires and broader mid-level specialist recruitment. You will support leading clients within investment management and financial services, while developing your own market presence within a high-growth desk.

Requirements

• Recruitment / search experience preferred
• Commercial mindset with strong relationship skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Curious about financial services, private equity, hedge funds, fintech and investment management markets
• Motivated to become a genuine specialist in in-house legal and compliance hiring
• High level of professionalism, communication skills and attention to detail
• Driven, resilient and proactive in managing a fast-paced workload
• Collaborative and comfortable working as part of an ambitious, high-performing team

Responsibilities

• Managing live search and recruitment mandates from briefing through completion
• Delivering retained executive search assignments for senior legal and compliance hires
• Building candidate pipelines and developing market maps across target sectors
• Networking with legal and compliance professionals across the market
• Supporting business development and growing client relationships
• Advising clients on talent trends, compensation and competitor activity
• Working on leadership appointments as well as broader team buildouts
• Building long-term partnerships with candidates and clients
• Developing your own desk and specialist market presence over time

Benefits

• Clear progression tracks
• Commitment to learning and development both on desk and through our in-house training platform
• Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
• Clear progression opportunities based on merit and performance
• Private healthcare
• Wellness and support benefits
• Regular incentives
• Team events
• Company celebrations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed