Principal Recruitment Consultant

Phaidon International; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional total compensation

Global mobility opportunities

Award-winning training programs

Generous annual leave

Generous annual leave

Recognition-based incentives

Structured progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Charlotte is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to manage the legal recruitment lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a 360 Recruiter, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of the recruitment process. This role offers exceptional compensation, global mobility opportunities, and award-winning training programs. If you are motivated to grow and thrive in a fast-paced environment, you are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 360 Recruiter, ideally in legal or regulatory recruitment.
• Strong understanding of the recruitment lifecycle.
• Success in target-driven environments.
• Demonstrated success in target-driven environments and a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable using CRM, sourcing tools and recruitment technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for legal placements.
• Build relationships with law firms and legal departments.
• Stay informed on legal industry trends.
• Engage candidates including Senior and General Counsel level roles.
• Stay informed on market trends and share insights with clients and candidates.
• Consistently meet and exceed activity and revenue targets.

Skills

360 Recruitment experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Proactivity

Proactive and resilient

CRM usage

Sourcing tools

Tools

CRM software

Recruitment technology

Recruitment technology

Job description

Principal Recruitment Consultant – Legal Sector (Larson Maddox)

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

About Us

Larson Maddox is the dedicated Regulatory & Legal recruitment arm of Phaidon International, supporting organisations across the legal, regulatory, compliance, and governance landscape.

We partner with top law firms, in‑house legal teams, and global organisations to deliver exceptional legal talent for their most business‑critical roles.

As part of the wider Phaidon International group, we benefit from a global footprint and award‑winning training infrastructure—supporting thousands of clients including Fortune 500s, multinational corporations, and rapidly scaling businesses.

Role

Principal Recruitment Consultant – Legal

Are you an experienced 360 Legal Recruiter looking to elevate your career? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced advisory environment, connecting high‑calibre legal professionals with world‑class organisations?

We are seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to join Larson Maddox in Charlotte—someone who is motivated to grow, driven to deliver, and eager to leverage Phaidon's world‑leading platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across legal placements, including sourcing, interviewing, shortlisting, and managing the offer process.

Client Partnership

• Build and strengthen relationships with law firms, in‑house legal departments, and regulatory/governance teams.
• Provide consultative hiring support tailored to clients’ legal and regulatory needs.

Candidate Engagement

• Structured Finance Lawyers / Associates
• Asset Finance Lawyers
• Senior Legal Counsel / General Counsel roles
• Employment Lawyers / Employment Counsel

Market Insight

• Stay informed on legal industry trends, regulatory updates, and market movements to provide expert insights to clients and candidates.

Performance & Collaboration

• Consistently meet and exceed activity and revenue targets.
• Share best practices and collaborate with colleagues across Phaidon’s global network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 360 Recruiter, ideally within legal, regulatory, compliance, governance, or professional services recruitment.
• Strong understanding of the end‑to‑end recruitment lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrable success in target‑driven environments.
• Highly proactive, resilient, and commercially minded.
• Comfortable using CRM, sourcing tools, and recruitment technology.

What We Offer

• Exceptional total compensation with uncapped earning potential.
• Global mobility & relocation opportunities across our international offices.
• Award‑winning internal training & development programmes.
• External qualifications and specialist professional development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Recognition‑based incentives and rewards.
• Clear, structured progression opportunities backed by a leading global talent group.

How to Apply

To apply for the Principal Recruitment Consultant – Legal role, please submit your most recent CV using the link below. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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