Legal Executive Recruiter at livingHR - Remote USA — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Remote Flexibility: This is a contract/1099 role with a "Work From Where It Makes Sense" (WFWIMS) policy — a strong signal for location flexibility. However, you must be based in or legally able to work from one of the listed U.S. states (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX), which limits true nomadic freedom to within U.S. borders.
Timezone & Async: Executive search is inherently client-facing and relationship-driven, meaning fixed availability during U.S. business hours (ET/CT primarily) is likely required. Fully async work is unlikely — expect real-time calls with law firm partners, GCs, and executives. Nomads in Europe or Asia would face challenging timezone overlaps.
Visa Considerations: Since this is a 1099 contract role, you must have U.S. work authorization. Non-U.S. citizens would need appropriate status (e.g., EAD, O-1, or similar). This role is not suitable for non-U.S. digital nomad visas in other countries, as client availability requires U.S. hours.
Income vs. Cost of Living: At $50/hr for a full-time equivalent (~2,000 hrs/year), gross income could reach ~$100,000 — plus placement fee bonuses. This income is very comfortable in lower-cost U.S. states like FL or TX, but keep in mind the geographic restrictions prevent leveraging lower COL destinations abroad.
- Occasional Travel: The role requires some client-site travel, so budget flexibility and a reliable home base are important.
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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