Principal Legal Recruiter

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Principal Legal Recruiter to join their team in London, specializing in high-impact placements within top US law firms. Candidates should possess extensive legal recruitment experience, particularly in the US market, and demonstrate exceptional communication and business development skills. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with competitive compensation and growth potential.

Benefits

Cutting-Edge Technology

Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

Collaborate with a high-performing team

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of placements at Associate and/or Partner level.
• Extensive legal recruitment experience with deep US market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Source and place Associate and Partner-level candidates in top US law firms.
• Build and maintain relationships with law firm partners.
• Drive business development by securing new clients.

Skills

Communication

Business Development

Relationship Management

Time Management

Job description

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Principal Legal Recruiter, london (city of london)

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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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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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About Executive Hunt

Executive Hunt is a leading recruitment firm specializing in Partner-level placements within top US law firms. Renowned for our high-touch approach, we operate in key markets including New York, Washington D.C., Texas, and Miami. Our mission is to be the premier partner recruiters in the US, and we’re expanding our team to achieve this goal.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a seasoned Legal Recruiter with deep expertise in the US legal market to join our established team. This role offers the chance to work with a focused, supportive, and ambitious group of professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional recruitment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and place Associate and Partner-level candidates in top US law firms.
• Build and maintain relationships with law firm partners and lateral recruitment teams.
• Drive business development by securing new clients and nurturing existing ones.
• Conduct high-level calls and meetings with senior legal professionals, showcasing professionalism and market expertise.
• Collaborate with our team to deliver strategic recruitment solutions and uphold our reputation.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record of placements at Associate and/or Partner level in top US law firms.
• Extensive legal recruitment experience with deep US market knowledge.

Skills:

• Exceptional communication and gravitas to engage senior law firm partners.
• Strong business development skills to generate and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority searches in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with key US legal markets (New York, Washington D.C., Texas, Miami).
• Ability to thrive independently and in a collaborative team setting.

Why Join Us?

• Shape leadership at top US law firms with impactful placements.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage our proprietary sourcing system and advanced technology platform, designed to identify and engage top legal talent at scale, giving you a competitive edge in sourcing candidates efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate with a high-performing, supportive team.
• Grow your career in a firm with strategic expansion plans.
• Enjoy competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.