Director, Legal Executive Recruiting

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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 COMPENSATION Base: $94,000 - $127,000 OTE: $250K+ We offer a competitive base salary complemented by a performance-driven commission structure and strategic incentives tied to successful placements, revenue milestones, and portfolio expansion. This role is tailored for a high-performing professional seeking a compensation model that scales directly with their impact and business development success. 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. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities. We are adaptable, entrepreneurial, and always looking to iterate and improve. If you thrive in a fast-moving, performance-based environment and believe variety is the spice of life, you will likely enjoy our way of working. 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 YOU Autonomy & Flexibility We call it WfWiMS — “Work from Where it Makes Sense.” This flexibility comes with responsibility to self-manage and perform at a high level. Compensation Competitive, fair, and transparent base salary plus incentives for revenue generation, account growth, retention, and referrals. Comprehensive Benefits Medical, dental, 401k, STD/LTD, life insurance, and telehealth mental health counseling. Flexible PTO / Paid Holidays Minimum PTO usage encouraged plus 23 paid holidays. A Culture of Impact and Humanity We care about the impact we make and the humanity we extend to each other, our clients, and our community. POSITION OVERVIEW livingHR 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 executives - Placing General Counsel, CHROs/CPOs, and senior HR leaders - Managing external client relationships - Growing and sustaining a book of business You 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 RESPONSIBILITIES EXECUTIVE SEARCH DELIVERY Lead full-cycle retained and engaged executive searches for: - Lateral law firm partners and practice groups - General Counsel and Deputy GC roles - CHROs, CPOs, and other senior HR executives - C-level and enterprise leadership roles Conduct 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 MANAGEMENT Serve 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 GROWTH Build, 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 BUILDING Build 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 REQUIREMENTS 7+ years of executive search experience in an agency or external search firm environment. Demonstrated success recruiting: - Lateral law firm partners and practice groups - General Counsel and senior in-house legal leadership - CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR executives - C-level leaders across enterprise environments Proven experience managing external client accounts and growing a book of business. Strong understanding of: - Law firm economics and partner portability - Lateral hiring dynamics - Corporate legal department structures - HR leadership capabilities and enterprise people strategy Track record of meeting or exceeding placement and revenue goals. Ability to operate independently in a remote, performance-driven environment. Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills. High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential searches. Willingness to travel occasionally as business needs require. WHAT SETS YOU APART Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen. Established network within AmLaw firms, corporate legal departments, and HR leadership communities. Experience placing transformational leaders during growth, M&A, or strategic inflection points. Passion for modernizing executive search through a human-centered, future-of-work lens. WHY LIVINGHR Remote-first flexibility. Opportunity to build and scale a growing executive search practice. Collaborative, modern professional services environment. Performance-driven culture with meaningful earning potential. A mission focused on making work better. PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS This role is primarily performed in a remote setting and requires the ability to: - Work at a computer for extended periods - Communicate clearly and effectively through digital platforms - Participate regularly in video meetings - Travel occasionally to client sites Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the role. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT While we wish we could personally respond to every candidate, we will only reach out to candidates who meet or exceed the requirements and align with our approved markets. RESOURCES + STAYING CONNECTED Career Transition Portal: https://livinghr.com/career-transition-portal Follow us on social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/livinghr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinghrinc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinghrinc/ Careers page: https://livinghr.com/careers If you need assistance or accommodations with this application, contact talent@livinghr.com.