Legal Recruiter

Higher Group; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique legal search firm is seeking a Legal Recruiter based in New York. This remote-first company values collaboration and integrity, focusing on placing top-tier attorneys with elite law firms. Join a high-performing team committed to ethical recruiting and long-term career growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Legal background (law school or practice experience) preferred.
• Collaborative, no-ego mindset with a commitment to ethical recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Place attorneys with top law firms in NYC and beyond.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and candidates.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Integrity

Transparency

Education

Law School

Job description

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Executive Legal Recruiter – New York

About the firm:

Founded in 2012, my client is a boutique legal search firm specializing in placing top-tier attorneys—partners, associates, and legal groups—with elite law firms across the U.S. Fully remote since their inception, they combine deep legal expertise with a modern, collaborative approach to recruitment. Their team includes former attorneys from top law firms and seasoned executive search professionals, united by a mission to connect exceptional legal talent with premier employers through networks, research, and insight.

Who They're Looking For

Seeking New York based Legal Recruiters to join their high-performing, remote-first team. Ideal candidates are collaborative, integrity-driven professionals with a legal background (law school or practice experience preferred) and a passion for building long-term careers in recruitment. Whether you’re a junior recruiter or an experienced producer, you’ll thrive in their no-ego, team-oriented culture with a “no assholes” policy.

What You’ll Do

• Place attorneys (partners, associates, and groups) with top law firms in NYC and beyond.
• Leverage market intelligence and shared team insights to deliver exceptional results.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and candidates through professionalism and transparency.
• Contribute to their collaborative, high-performance environment with a focus on long-term growth.

Why Join Them?

• Remote-first since 2012: Work from anywhere, with a preference for recruiters in or near NYC
• High performing environment potential:
• Associate Practice: $650k average, $1.5m+ for top performers.
• Partner Practice: $1.5m average, $3m+ for top performers.
• One founder personally bills $3.5m+ in partner placements.
• Lucrative compensation: Draw off commissions with tiers from 50% to 65% (negotiable for large producers).
• Collaborative culture: Share insights across markets and specialties in a team-driven environment.
• Core values: Integrity, transparency, and collaboration over competition.

Key Markets for 2025

While this role focuses on NYC, you’ll have opportunities to work across their growing markets:

• Midwest (especially Chicago)
• Southeast (expanding beyond Atlanta, Florida, Carolinas)
• California (join the current team of 4, with room for top talent)

Who Thrives Here

• Legal background (law school or practice experience) preferred.
• Collaborative, no-ego mindset with a commitment to ethical recruiting.
• Long-term career focus—not a quick-money mindset.
• Mix of junior and experienced recruiters welcome.

Ready to Join Them?

If you’re a driven, collaborative recruiter with a passion for connecting elite legal talent with top firms, I want to hear from you. Send your resume in confidence and a brief introduction to [e-mail]

Join a firm where trust, collaboration, and excellence define legal recruitment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Consulting

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Law Practice, and Legal Services

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