Legal Recruiter

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm, Executive Hunt, is looking for a skilled Legal Recruiter to join their dynamic team, focusing on sourcing top legal professionals for prestigious US law firms. The position allows for remote or hybrid work from Limassol, emphasizing a candidate with a strong history in high-level placements and business development within the US legal market.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of placements at Associate and/or Partner level in US law firms.
• Strong understanding of the US legal market.
• Fluency in English with exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and place Associate and Partner-level candidates in leading US law firms.
• Drive business development by securing new US-based clients.
• Conduct high-level calls and virtual meetings with senior legal professionals.

Skills

Business Development

Communication

Relationship Management

Multicultural Awareness

Job description

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Client:

Executive Hunt

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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About Executive Hunt

Executive Hunt is a premier recruitment firm specializing in Partner-level placements within top US law firms. Known for our personalized, high-touch approach, we operate in major US markets such as New York, Washington D.C., Texas, and Miami. Our mission is to be the leading partner recruiters in the US, and we’re expanding our team in Limassol to support this vision.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Legal Recruiter with expertise in the US legal market to join our dynamic Limassol-based team. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely or hybrid from Limassol, collaborating with a focused, supportive, and ambitious group of professionals dedicated to delivering outstanding recruitment results for top US law firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and place Associate and Partner-level candidates in leading US law firms.
• Build and Key Responsibilities
• maintain relationships with law firm partners and lateral recruitment teams in the US.
• Drive business development by securing new US-based clients and nurturing existing relationships.
• Conduct high-level calls and virtual meetings with senior legal professionals, demonstrating professionalism and market expertise.
• Collaborate with our global team to deliver strategic recruitment solutions and uphold Executive Hunt’s reputation.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record of placements at Associate and/or Partner level in top US law firms, or comparable high-level recruitment experience.
• Strong understanding of the US legal market, with the ability to adapt to its nuances.
• Fluency in English, with exceptional communication skills to engage senior US law firm partners.

Skills:

• Confidence and gravitas to build relationships with senior legal professionals.
• Strong business development skills to generate and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority searches in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Comfort with remote or hybrid work, leveraging digital tools for global collaboration.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with key US legal markets (New York, Washington D.C., Texas, Miami).
• Experience working in a multicultural or international setting, with an understanding of global recruitment dynamics.
• Ability to thrive independently while contributing to a collaborative, Limassol-based team.