Executive Recruiter

Higher Group; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal staffing firm is seeking an Executive Legal Director to spearhead the growth of their attorney search division. With a base salary of $145K and substantial commission opportunities, this role offers unmatched freedom for entrepreneurial professionals in an expanding, remote work environment. Candidates should have strong legal recruiting experience and a track record of high billings, aiming to drive significant business growth.

Benefits

Uncapped commission potential

Ownership and investment opportunities

Established client relationships

High-performance team environment

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in legal recruiting with at least $400,000 annual billings required.
• Ability to balance quick wins with long-term strategy.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a legal recruitment desk independently.
• Engage with high-value clients in the legal sector.

Skills

Legal recruiting

Commercial acumen

Job description

Executive Legal Director

Remote - $145K Base - Global Client Access

I am currently partnered with a 25-head Legal Staffing Firm that is looking to invest heavily in the growth of their attorney search practice.

They maintain exclusive partnerships with both AM Law-ranked and boutique firms but are currently turning away business due to being understaffed. Transacting $1.7M between three team members, this is a high-performing team with strong potential for substantial growth.

This is where you come in.

Here, you’ll have the freedom to build your desk your way. With global expansion on the horizon, the opportunities for growth are unmatched. The founder is seeking entrepreneurial individuals who want to bring their ideas and strategic vision to the table.

Ownership. Investment. Opportunity.

What You’ll Get:

• $145K Base (true base salary not draw) + Industry-Leading Commission
• Top earners in the brand are making $300k - $400k per annum
• Active, high-value mandates across Am Law and elite boutique firms
• Established relationships – skip the cold starts
• Total freedom to build your legal desk your way
• Join a high-performance, fast-scaling team – associates are averaging $650K+

What You Need:

• A strong foundation in Legal recruiting - Ideal candidates should generate at least $400,000–$500,000 in annual billings.
• A commercially minded operator who can balance quick wins with long-term strategy

About the firm:

This opportunity sits within a fully remote legal search firm committed to connecting top legal talent with premier opportunities nationwide. With a powerhouse legal staffing foundation and a surging attorney recruitment division, the firm is charging toward market leadership in the top 20 US markets.

Led by two seasoned industry executives, this dynamic team of 20 combines deep market expertise with a collaborative, high-performance culture that’s earned them significant credibility in the legal industry.

Ready to join something exceptional? Let's talk.

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