Senior Legal Recruiter

Full Desk Legal Recruiter

Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred)
Compensation: 100% commission-based (high earning potential, including recurring revenue for RPO & contract clients)
Commitment: Flexible, project-based with ongoing opportunities
About Us: 

At Emerge Talent, we’re redefining the recruiting industry with a tech-driven, people-focused approach. As the only subscription-based RPO provider, we help companies scale with cost-effective, high-impact talent solutions—without the high placement fees. Our expert recruiters specialize in direct hire, contract staffing, and RPO services, seamlessly integrating with our clients’ teams to deliver top passive talent across industries. 

We prioritize candidate experience, employer branding, and strategic hiring solutions that drive business growth. Whether it’s executive search, high-volume hiring, or specialized recruiting, our team is committed to connecting the right talent with the right opportunities—quickly and efficiently. 

Position Summary

Emerge Talent is seeking a Full Desk Legal Recruiter to specialize in placing legal professionals, including attorneys, lobbyists, and legal support roles. This role is ideal for a seasoned recruiter who thrives in a commission-based environment and is comfortable managing both client relationships and candidate pipelines. While you will be responsible for business development efforts, our dedicated sales team also brings in legal clients, providing additional placement opportunities.

Bonus Opportunity:
For any RPO or contract recruitment clients you bring in, you will earn monthly recurring commission for the duration of the engagement, adding an additional revenue stream beyond direct hire placements.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Legal Recruiting: Manage the entire recruitment process from client acquisition to candidate placement.
• Business Development: Identify and engage new legal clients while leveraging leads from the sales team.
• Candidate Sourcing & Outreach: Utilize legal networks, LinkedIn, job boards, and referrals to find top talent.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding hiring needs and market trends.
• Interviewing & Candidate Assessment: Screen, interview, and evaluate legal professionals for various roles.
• Offer Negotiation & Placement: Guide clients and candidates through the hiring process to successful placements.
• RPO & Contract Revenue Growth: Secure legal clients for RPO and contract recruitment services, earning ongoing monthly commission.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Legal Recruiting Experience: Proven success in placing legal professionals (law firms, corporate legal departments, government, lobbying firms, etc.).
• Full Desk Recruiting Background: Experience managing both client and candidate pipelines with a sales-driven mindset.
• Strong Business Development Skills: Comfortable securing new clients and driving recruitment efforts.
• Commission-Driven & Results-Oriented: Self-motivated, proactive, and thrives in a high-reward environment.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Google Workspace, and virtual communication platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.).

Why Join Emerge Talent?

• Unlimited Earning Potential: Commission-based structure with no cap on income.
• Client Leads Provided: Dedicated sales team bringing in legal clients for additional placement opportunities.
• Recurring Monthly Commissions: Earn ongoing revenue for any RPO or contract clients you bring in.
• Flexibility: Remote work with control over your schedule.
• Cutting-Edge Tools & Support: Access to top recruiting technology and an experienced team.

Join Emerge Talent, where tech-driven solutions meet people-focused recruitment. If you're ready to build your legal recruiting business with high earnings and recurring revenue opportunities, apply today!
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Emerge seeks, in all its operations, to employ individuals for available positions based on their qualifications, working knowledge, and competency. Emerge has a continuing commitment to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship or immigration status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military/veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, or based on their relationship or association with members of a protected class or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Emerge is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense. 
 

By completing an application with us, you seek to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients and its employees. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact our Emerge Recruitment Office.