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.
Full-Time
CompensationBase: $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 YouAutonomy & 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.
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 ResponsibilitiesExecutive Search DeliveryLead 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 ManagementServe as a trusted advisor to law firm leaders, corporate executives, and boards.
Manage and grow external client accounts with a consultative, long-term relationship mindset.
Partner with clients on succession planning, leadership design, and strategic talent acquisition.
Provide executive-level communication, search updates, and market insights.
Business Development & Book of Business GrowthBuild, grow, and maintain a personal book of business.
Identify and pursue new client opportunities within legal and HR executive markets.
Leverage professional networks and industry relationships to generate revenue.
Partner with livingHR leadership on go-to-market strategies and practice expansion.
Meet and exceed individual revenue and placement goals.
Candidate Experience & Relationship BuildingBuild and maintain deep, long-term relationships with high-performing legal and HR leaders.
Deliver an exceptional, white-glove candidate experience.
Serve as a trusted career advisor to executives navigating confidential transitions.
Maintain accurate CRM documentation, search tracking, and revenue reporting.
Role Requirements7+ years of executive search experience in an agency or external search firm environment.
Demonstrated success recruiting:
Lateral law firm partners and practice groups
General Counsel and senior in-house legal leadership
CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR executives
C-level leaders across enterprise environments
Proven experience managing external client accounts and growing a book of business.
Strong understanding of:
Law firm economics and partner portability
Lateral hiring dynamics
Corporate legal department structures
HR leadership capabilities and enterprise people strategy
Track record of meeting or exceeding placement and revenue goals.
Ability to operate independently in a remote, performance-driven environment.
Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential searches.
Willingness to travel occasionally as business needs require.
What Sets You ApartEntrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen.
Established network within AmLaw firms, corporate legal departments, and HR leadership communities.
Experience placing transformational leaders during growth, M&A, or strategic inflection points.
Passion for modernizing executive search through a human-centered, future-of-work lens.
Why livingHRRemote-first flexibility.
Opportunity to build and scale a growing executive search practice.
Collaborative, modern professional services environment.
Performance-driven culture with meaningful earning potential.
A mission focused on making work better.
Physical & Work Environment RequirementsThis role is primarily performed in a remote setting and requires the ability to:
Work at a computer for extended periods
Communicate clearly and effectively through digital platforms
Participate regularly in video meetings
Travel occasionally to client sites
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the role.
What You Can ExpectWhile we wish we could personally respond to every candidate, we will only reach out to candidates who meet or exceed the requirements and align with our approved markets.
Resources + Staying ConnectedCareer Transition Portal: https://livinghr.com/career-transition-portal
Follow us on social:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/livinghr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinghrinc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinghrinc/
Careers page: https://livinghr.com/careers
If you need assistance or accommodations with this application, contact [email protected].
Skills Required
- 7+ years of executive search experience in an agency or external search firm environment.
- Demonstrated success recruiting lateral law firm partners and practice groups.
- Demonstrated success placing General Counsel and senior in-house legal leadership.
- Demonstrated success placing CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR executives.
- Proven experience managing external client accounts and growing a book of business.
- Strong understanding of law firm economics, partner portability, lateral hiring dynamics, corporate legal department structures, and HR leadership capabilities.
- Track record of meeting or exceeding placement and revenue goals.
- Ability to operate independently in a remote, performance-driven environment.
- Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential searches.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites.
- Established network within AmLaw firms, corporate legal departments, and HR leadership communities.
livingHR, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO is paired with a stated minimum of three weeks annually and additional paid holidays, signaling breadth and encouragement of time away.
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Healthcare Strength — Employer-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability plus company contributions toward medical and dental indicate a robust core health and protection foundation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents alongside a Family Emergency Fund underscores meaningful support for caregiving and crises.
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What We Do
livingHR is The Work Agency® making work better by building culture, experiences, and talent for growing organizations. An agency built for the people function, we drive employee engagement and business results by tackling organizational culture, change, transformation, talent, and leadership opportunities with a people-first approach. We offer high-impact solutions to take your business to the next level, including: - Create Cultures - Optimize Talent - Modernize People Operations - Humanize Experiences - Search for Great Talent - Transform DEIB Life can be hard. Work doesn't have to be. Let us do the lift on humanizing your workplace.
