Recruiter, Legal (Contract)
livingHR · Remote · $50/hr (stated in the posting)
Position Details
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
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
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.