Recruiter, Legal – Contract

livingHR, Inc.

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

Posted 9/17/2026contractRemote • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $50 - $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading full-cycle searches for legal talent, including lateral law firm partners and General Counsel roles, while providing strategic guidance and maintaining strong client relationships. Proficient in market mapping, competitive intelligence, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Recruiting ExpertiseExecutive Search ExperienceStakeholder ManagementClient-Facing CommunicationMarket Mapping

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAdvisory SkillsRelationship BuildingIndependent OperationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

CRM DocumentationSearch Tracking

Industry Keywords

Law Firm StructuresTalent Landscape AnalysisSuccession PlanningCompensation GuidancePartner Portability

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
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, white-glove candidate experience
Advise candidates navigating confidential transitions
Maintain accurate CRM documentation, search tracking, and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Contract / 1099 engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first work model (Work From Where It Makes Sense – WFWIMS)
Project-based contract engagements
Potential consideration for multiple opportunities over time as part of livingHR’s long-term talent community