Recruiter, Legal – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +10 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive searches for lateral law firm partners and practice groups.

• Direct full-cycle searches for General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel positions.

• Execute market mapping, competitive intelligence, and analysis of the talent landscape.

• Formulate search strategies that align with client business objectives.

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders in law firms, corporate executives, and boards.

• Collaborate with clients on succession planning and strategic legal talent requirements.

• Provide executive-level communication and updates regarding the search process.

• Offer consultative advice on compensation, law firm economics, and partner mobility.

• Establish and nurture relationships with top-performing legal leaders.

• Ensure an exceptional, white-glove experience for candidates.

• Guide candidates through confidential transitions.

• Keep accurate CRM documentation, track searches, and generate reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience working directly with clients in legal, executive search, or agency environments.

• Strong internal or functional knowledge of legal recruiting and law firm frameworks.

• Capability to work independently in a dynamic, client-facing setting.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and advisory abilities.

• Comfort with flexible, project-based work engagements.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in legal or executive search is preferred.

• Openness to occasional travel as required by client needs.

• Contract / 1099 engagement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work model (Work From Where It Makes Sense – WFWIMS).

• Project-based contract engagements.

• Opportunities for consideration for multiple roles over time as part of livingHR’s long-term talent community.