Legal Executive Recruiter (Attorney Recruiter)

LHH; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Legal Executive Recruiter in Greater Houston. This role requires a Juris Doctor (JD) for sourcing legal talent and provides an opportunity for high earnings with uncapped commission. Emphasis on relationship-building and business development. The position offers hybrid work flexibility, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ideal for attorneys ready to transition from practice.
• Passion for relationship-building and business development.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong personal drive.
• No prior recruiting experience needed – training provided.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage top-tier attorney candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of attorney talent.
• Partner with law firms for tailored hiring solutions.
• Negotiate offers and guide candidates through the hiring process.

Skills

Relationship-building

Business development

Strategic thinking

Sales experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Legal Executive Recruiter (Attorney Recruiter)

Legal Executive Recruiter (Attorney Recruiter)

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Market Director, Legal & Compliance | LHH Recruitment Solutions

LHH Recruitment Solutions | National Reach. Local Expertise.

Are you a JD looking to pivot from practicing law into a high-impact, high-reward career? Join LHH as a Legal Executive Recruiter and help shape the future of legal talent while building a career that offers autonomy, purpose, and unlimited earning potential.

At LHH, we’re a nationally recognized leader in legal recruiting with a strong foundation: a tenured team, robust resources, and deep client relationships. We’re expanding in Texas and seeking a recruiter based in Greater Houston to drive growth in this key market.

What You’ll Do:

• Source and engage top-tier attorney candidates using creative outreach strategies.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of attorney talent.
• Assess candidate fit through interviews, client meetings, and market insights.
• Partner with top law firms and corporate legal departments to deliver tailored hiring solutions.
• Negotiate offers and guide candidates and clients through the hiring process.
• Stay ahead of legal market trends and industry shifts.

What You Bring:

• JD required – Ideal for attorneys ready to transition from practice.
• Passion for relationship-building, business development, and strategic thinking.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong personal drive.
• Sales or client-facing experience (real estate, hospitality, retail, etc.) is a plus.
• No prior recruiting experience needed – we’ll train you.

Why LHH?

• Uncapped commission – Top performers earn well into six figures and often well more than they would in practice.
• Hybrid flexibility with in-person client and candidate meetings in Texas.
• High-performing team that values collaboration and results.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness programs, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Career growth: Continuous learning, training, and advancement opportunities.

Apply today if you're ready to take control of your career and make a meaningful impact in the legal industry.

Equal opportunity employer minorities/women/veterans/disabled.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Human Resources, and Legal

• Industries

  Human Resources Services, Staffing and Recruiting, and Legal Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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