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Recruiter, Legal (Contract)
livingHR · USA · back to the listing
HR standards
62/100
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Title ↔ description
82/100
solid
Reads as
Recruiter
100% confident
What this role officially is
recruitment consultant — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Recruitment consultants provide the suitable candidates to employers according to the specific job profile requested. They perform testing and interviewing with job seekers, shortlist few candidates to present to the employers and match candidates to appropriate jobs. Recruitment consultants maintain relationships with employers to offer their services on a more long-term basis.
Also known as: job placement consultant, recruiting process consultant, employment agent, recruitment officer, employee recruiter, job placement officer
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What the listing never says
- 23 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
- No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency
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Position Details
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Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)
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Type: Contract / 1099
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Work Model: Remote-first (Work From Where It Makes Sense – WFWIMS)
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Compensation: $50/hr, plus % of placement fee to fill
Who We Are 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.
Position Overview Lead legal talent search, selection, and delivery efforts to help clients secure high-caliber legal leadership.
Responsibilities
Search Strategy & Selection
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Lead full-cycle searches for lateral law firm partners and practice groups
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Lead full-cycle searches for General Counsel and Deputy GC roles
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Conduct market mapping, competitive intelligence, and talent landscape analysis
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Develop search strategies aligned to client business objectives
Client Advisory & Account Management
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Serve as a trusted advisor to law firm leaders, corporate executives, and boards
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Partner with clients on succession planning and strategic legal talent needs
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Provide executive-level communication and search updates
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Deliver consultative guidance on compensation, law firm economics, and partner portability
Candidate Experience & Relationship Building
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Build and maintain deep relationships with high-performing legal leaders
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Deliver an exceptional, white-glove candidate experience
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Serve as a trusted advisor to candidates navigating confidential transitions
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Maintain accurate CRM documentation, search tracking, and reporting
Role Requirements
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Experience working directly with clients in legal, executive search, or agency settings
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Strong internal or functional expertise across legal recruiting and law firm structures
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Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills
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Comfort working in flexible, project-based engagements
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7+ years of legal or executive search experience preferred
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Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require
What You Can Expect livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community.
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Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)
•
Type: Contract / 1099
•
Work Model: Remote-first (Work From Where It Makes Sense – WFWIMS)
•
Compensation: $50/hr, plus % of placement fee to fill
Who We Are 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.
Position Overview Lead legal talent search, selection, and delivery efforts to help clients secure high-caliber legal leadership.
Responsibilities
Search Strategy & Selection
•
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
Client Advisory & Account Management
•
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
Candidate Experience & Relationship Building
•
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
Role Requirements
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Experience working directly with clients in legal, executive search, or agency settings
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Strong internal or functional expertise across legal recruiting and law firm structures
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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
•
7+ years of legal or executive search experience preferred
•
Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require
What You Can Expect livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community.