Job Description
Job Title: Director, Legal Search (Private Practice and In-House)
Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-Site)
About the Opportunity:
We are partnering with a high-growth, globally backed recruitment firm to hire a leader for its Legal Search team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role with the firm’s #1 revenue-producing office.
This organization has scaled from $0 revenue and 0 employees to 100+ employees and $20M+ in annual revenue within 5 years, with consistent YoY growth. They offer best-in-class infrastructure, including a strong technology stack, deep financial resources, and operational support that allows teams to focus on production and growth.
The Role:
You will lead a team (2-4 to start) while running a 360 desk (Sales + Recruiting), focusing on attorney search (private practice and in-house legal placements).
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2–4 recruiters
• Run a 360 desk (business development + recruiting)
• Execute on private practice legal search mandates, with a focus on high-quality candidate and client management
• Build and expand relationships with law firms, including AmLaw 200 and beyond
• Drive revenue through both personal billings and team performance
• Partner with senior leadership on strategy, hiring, and team growth
• Maintain high standards of process, candidate experience, and client delivery
Ideal Background:
• Experience in private practice legal search strongly preferred
• Prior management experience is ideal, but not required for high-performing producers ready to step into leadership
• Background working with AmLaw 200 firms is a plus, but not required
• Experience in retained search environments (legal, finance, energy, infrastructure, PE, etc.) is highly transferable
• Proven success in a 360 desk environment, or strong 180 delivery experience with clear understanding of BD
Compensation & Benefits:
Base Salary (dependent on experience and level):
• AVP: $80,000+
• VP: $90,000+
• Director+: $100,000–$110,000
Commission & Earnings:
• Uncapped commission structure tied to personal production
• Additional upside tied to team performance for those in leadership
• Eligible for quarterly bonus incentives
Expected OTE:
• Junior team members are earning ~$200,000+ annually and trending upward
• Leadership-level hires have materially higher earning potential
Equity / Profit Sharing:
• Eligible for PUPs (profit participation units) after 2 years
• Participation in firm-wide value creation tied to future transaction events
Benefits:
• Relocation support available
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental benefits package
• Access to best-in-class recruiting tools, CRM, and data platforms
