Director, Legal Executive Recruiting
Livinghr
| Company | Livinghr |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | Tampa |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (ashby) |
Description
DIRECTOR, LEGAL EXECUTIVE RECRUITING
LOCATION
Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)
The position can be based in any of our approved markets/states listed above.
TYPE
Full-Time
COMPENSATION
Base: $94,000 - $127,000
OTE: $250K+
We offer a competitive base salary complemented by a performance-driven commission structure and strategic incentives tied to successful placements, revenue milestones, and portfolio expansion. This role is tailored for a high-performing professional seeking a compensation model that scales directly with their impact and business development success.
WHO WE ARE…
Let us introduce ourselves.
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, executive search, and talent solutions.
Our Legal & Executive Search practice focuses on placing transformational leaders — including lateral law firm partners, General Counsel, CHROs/CPOs, and other C-suite and senior HR and legal executives — who shape the future of organizations.
We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities. We are adaptable, entrepreneurial, and always looking to iterate and improve. If you thrive in a fast-moving, performance-based environment and believe variety is the spice of life, you will likely enjoy our way of working.
To learn more about our Culture Code, Cares Campaign, and our WeBelong work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion visit our website: https://livinghr.com/.
AS A FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBER, WE OFFER YOU
Autonomy & Flexibility
We call it WfWiMS — “Work from Where it Makes Sense.” This flexibility comes with responsibility to self-manage and perform at a high level.
Compensation
Competitive, fair, and transparent base salary plus incentives for revenue generation, account growth, retention, and referrals.
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, dental, 401k, STD/LTD, life insurance, and telehealth mental health counseling.
Flexible PTO / Paid Holidays
Minimum PTO usage encouraged plus 23 paid holidays.
A Culture of Impact and Humanity
We care about the impact we make and the humanity we extend to each other, our clients, and our community.
POSITION OVERVIEW
livingHR is seeking a high-performing, agency-experienced Director, Legal + Executive Recruiting to join and help expand our growing Executive Search practice.
This is a full-desk role requiring demonstrated success in:
- Recruiting lateral law firm partners and legal executives
- Placing General Counsel, CHROs/CPOs, and senior HR leaders
- Managing external client relationships
- Growing and sustaining a book of business
You will operate as both a trusted search advisor and a revenue driver — building client relationships, leading retained and engaged searches, and delivering exceptional executive talent across the legal and executive landscape.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a performance-based, entrepreneurial environment and wants to build something meaningful within a modern, human-centered firm.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
EXECUTIVE SEARCH DELIVERY
Lead full-cycle retained and engaged executive searches for:
- Lateral law firm partners and practice groups
- General Counsel and Deputy GC roles
- CHROs, CPOs, and other senior HR executives
- C-level and enterprise leadership roles
Conduct market mapping, competitive intelligence, and talent landscape analysis.
Develop compelling search strategies aligned to client business objectives.
Deliver consultative guidance on compensation, law firm economics, partner portability, and executive assessment.
Manage highly confidential and sensitive searches with discretion and professionalism.
CLIENT ADVISORY & ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
Serve as a trusted advisor to law firm leaders, corporate executives, and