Manager, Client Experience – Recruiter, Legal

livingHR, Inc.

. Lead full-cycle searches for lateral law firm partners and practice groups .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,000 - $101,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading full-cycle legal searches for partners and General Counsel, with a strong understanding of law firm economics and corporate legal structures. Proven ability to build relationships with legal leaders and provide consultative guidance on talent acquisition and compensation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Search ExperienceLateral Partner RecruitmentGeneral Counsel RecruitmentStakeholder ManagementLaw Firm Economics

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Hard Skills

Market MappingTalent Landscape AnalysisSearch Strategy DevelopmentSearch TrackingCRM Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationDiscretion and IntegrityAdvisory SkillsRelationship BuildingCandidate Experience Management

Industry Keywords

AmLaw FirmsCorporate Legal DepartmentsPartner PortabilityLateral Hiring DynamicsExecutive Search

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Manage highly confidential and sensitive searches with discretion and professionalism
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
Build and maintain relationships with high-performing legal leaders
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience
Advise candidates navigating confidential transitions
Maintain accurate CRM documentation, search tracking, and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of legal or executive search experience, ideally in an agency or external search firm environment
Demonstrated success recruiting lateral law firm partners and/or General Counsel and senior in-house legal leadership
Strong understanding of law firm economics, partner portability, lateral hiring dynamics, and corporate legal department structures
Track record of meeting or exceeding placement goals
Ability to operate independently in a remote, performance-driven environment
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills
High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential searches
Willingness to travel occasionally as business needs require
Established network within AmLaw firms and corporate legal departments is an advantage
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through digital platforms
Ability to participate regularly in video meetings
Ability to travel occasionally to client sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-driven commission structure tied to successful placements
WfWiMS (“Work from Where it Makes Sense”) flexibility
Medical, dental, 401k, STD/LTD, life insurance, and telehealth mental health counseling
Flexible PTO
23 paid holidays
Remote-first flexibility
Opportunity to grow within a growing executive search practice
Collaborative, modern professional services environment
Meaningful earning potential
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities