Director of Executive Search

Clio; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Company equity

401k in the US

Wellness programs

Job summary

Clio is seeking a Head of Executive Search to establish and lead a centralized executive recruiting function for senior leadership worldwide. You will partner with executives to deliver outstanding Senior Director, VP, and SVP+ talent and scale Clio’s leadership pipeline.

You will own end-to-end delivery, drive market intelligence, and elevate executive hiring practices with governance, benchmarking, and confidential engagement across regions.

Qualifications

• Leader with proven success building centralized executive recruiting functions
• Expert in senior leadership hiring (Senior Director, VP, SVP+) across global teams
• Strong ability to partner with C-suite and business leaders for strategic hiring
• Data-driven decision making with market intelligence for talent strategy

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Clio's global executive search strategy across all regions
• Own end-to-end executive searches and manage highly confidential assignments
• Build and mentor a lean, high‑performing Executive Search team
• Design an executive hiring playbook with governance, calibration, and succession planning

Job description

• We are seeking a Head of Executive Search to establish and lead a centralized executive recruiting function responsible for attracting and hiring senior leadership talent across Clio’s global business
• This hands‑on leader will create a consistent, high‑quality approach to Senior Director, VP, and SVP+ hiring, partnering closely with executives to deliver exceptional leadership talent that enables the company’s continued growth
• In this role, you will drive excellence across every aspect of executive hiring, from talent strategy and market mapping to assessment, selection, and executive engagement
• You will build proactive leadership pipelines, provide data‑driven market intelligence that informs talent and organizational decisions, and elevate the quality and consistency of executive hiring practices worldwide
• This is a highly visible leadership opportunity to define and scale Clio’s executive search capability and play a critical role in shaping the future of the company
• Lead the global executive search strategy for Senior Director, VP, and SVP+ hiring across all business units and regions, partnering closely with Talent Acquisition leaders
• As a player/coach, you will own end‑to‑end delivery of executive searches, personally leading the most strategic and highly confidential searches while ensuring exceptional execution across the broader portfolio
• Build, develop, and lead a lean, high‑performing Executive Search team, establishing clear expectations, operating rhythms, and a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Design and operationalize Clio’s executive hiring playbook, creating standardized practices for executive assessment, interview calibration, stakeholder governance, succession planning, and confidentiality
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C‑suite executives and senior business leaders, influencing hiring decisions through thoughtful consultation, rigorous talent assessment, and market expertise
• Develop long‑term executive talent pipelines and strategic market maps for critical leadership capabilities, ensuring Clio maintains a strong bench of external leadership talent
• Deliver meaningful market intelligence, competitive insights, and talent landscape analysis that inform hiring strategies, organizational design, and workforce planning
• Define and execute Clio’s executive search partner strategy, optimizing agency relationships, reducing external search spend where appropriate, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience from first conversation through close
• Establish metrics and reporting that measure executive hiring quality, speed, diversity, and long‑term success, using data to continuously improve outcomes

Benefits

• Specialized learning and development programs and access to an in‑house performance coach
• Equitable compensation for your contributions, regardless of gender, race, or any other identifying factor
• Access to pay transparency on all of our global roles
• Company equity for applicable employees
• RRSP‑matching in Canada, 401k in the US, and pension plans in Ireland
• Hybrid model – striking the right balance between the benefits of in person connectivity that in office brings, and the flexibility of remote
• Flexible paid time off (4‑week minimum with opportunities for personalization based on individual needs and achievements)
• Parental leave options for birthing and non‑birthing parents
• A $500 contribution to your child’s RESP
• Various health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Virtual and In‑person Wellness Programs to support mental and physical health
• Paid time for volunteering through our Clio Gives program
• $2000 annual counseling benefit for CAD Clions

Passionate about delivering an executive candidate experience that reflects Clio’s values and strengthens our employer brandA hands‑on builder who thrives on rolling up their sleeves, creating new capabilities, scaling teams, and establishing world‑class executive recruiting practicesData‑driven and outcome‑oriented, using insights and metrics to improve decision‑making and continuously raise the quality of executive hiringA strategic thinker who balances long‑term talent planning with flawless execution of today’s most critical leadership hiresA trusted advisor who builds credibility quickly with executives through sound judgment, strong business acumen, and thoughtful communicationComfortable operating in highly confidential environments with exceptional discretion, integrity, and professionalismDeeply skilled in executive assessment, succession planning, market mapping, executive networking, and proactive talent engagementAn experienced executive search leader with a demonstrated track record of delivering exceptional Senior Director, VP, and executive‑level hiring across complex, global organizations