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Role family: HR
Seniority: Mid level
Country: US
Work mode: Remote-friendly
First seen by hirly: 7 Nov 2026

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Position Details

Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)

Type: Contract / 1099

Work Model: Remote-first (Work From Where It Makes Sense – WFWIMS)

Compensation: $50/hr, plus % of placement fee to fill

Who We Are livingHR is the remote-first, professional services "work agency" created to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR-managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.

Position Overview Lead legal talent search, selection, and delivery efforts to help clients secure high-caliber legal leadership.

Responsibilities

Search Strategy & Selection

Lead full-cycle searches for lateral law firm partners and practice groups

Lead full-cycle searches for General Counsel and Deputy GC roles

Conduct market mapping, competitive intelligence, and talent landscape analysis

Develop search strategies aligned to client business objectives

Client Advisory & Account Management

Serve as a trusted advisor to law firm leaders, corporate executives, and boards

Partner with clients on succession planning and strategic legal talent needs

Provide executive-level communication and search updates

Deliver consultative guidance on compensation, law firm economics, and partner portability

Candidate Experience & Relationship Building

Build and maintain deep relationships with high-performing legal leaders

Deliver an exceptional, white-glove candidate experience

Serve as a trusted advisor to candidates navigating confidential transitions

Maintain accurate CRM documentation, search tracking, and reporting

Role Requirements

Experience working directly with clients in legal, executive search, or agency settings

Strong internal or functional expertise across legal recruiting and law firm structures

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills

Comfort working in flexible, project-based engagements

7+ years of legal or executive search experience preferred

Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require

What You Can Expect livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community.

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