Executive Recruiter

About This Role

This executive recruiting role focuses on managing high-level legal recruiting searches, primarily placing partner-level attorneys at law firms nationwide. It is ideal for a professional who excels at building relationships with senior-level professionals, identifying top talent, and guiding complex, high-value engagements from initial outreach through successful placement.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting engagements for leading attorneys nationwide, primarily focused on law firm partner placements, with occasional searches for associates and in-house legal professionals
• Execute exclusive, retainer-based search engagements, developing a thorough understanding of each client's hiring objectives, firm culture, growth strategy, and talent needs
• Identify, research, and engage high-caliber attorney candidates through professional networks, referrals, targeted outreach, market research, and strategic sourcing techniques
• Build trusted relationships with law firm leadership, hiring partners, and senior legal professionals
• Provide informed guidance on talent availability, market trends, compensation considerations, and career opportunities
• Support the development of new client relationships, identify opportunities to expand existing engagements, and communicate the value of a retained search model through a consultative, solutions-oriented approach
• Guide candidates and clients through the recruiting process, facilitate compensation discussions, manage expectations, overcome objections, and help bring searches to successful completion
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates and professional relationships to support current searches and future opportunities
• Establish search priorities, track candidate progress, maintain accurate records, and manage multiple engagements while delivering a high-quality client and candidate experience
• Monitor legal industry trends, law firm structures, partner compensation models, lateral hiring activity, and competitive market dynamics
• Work closely with leadership and colleagues to share market insights, refine recruiting strategies, and contribute to the organization's overall growth and performance

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal recruiting, executive search, consultative sales, business development, professional services, talent acquisition, or a comparable relationship-driven field
• Prior experience recruiting attorneys or working with law firms is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to learn a specialized market and establish credibility with senior-level professionals for candidates without direct legal recruiting experience
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, identify client needs, present tailored solutions, manage extended sales cycles, negotiate effectively, and close high-value opportunities
• Proven ability to establish trust and communicate effectively with senior executives, partners, clients, candidates, and other key stakeholders
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to conduct sophisticated professional conversations, influence decision-makers, and navigate sensitive discussions
• A track record of achieving or exceeding performance goals, revenue targets, recruiting metrics, or other measurable business objectives
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing demands while managing multiple searches and relationships simultaneously
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently, respond to changing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
• A commitment to discretion, confidentiality, ethical business practices, and delivering an exceptional experience for clients and candidates
• Bachelor's degree required

Nice to have:

• A Juris Doctor (JD), legal industry experience, or relevant professional certification

Benefits

• Commission opportunities tied to retained search revenue and successful placements
• Opportunity to earn commissions associated with exclusive, retainer-based search engagements
• Uncapped commission opportunity that rewards individual contribution, relationship development, and successful results
• Flexible scheduling and potential remote work opportunities, depending on business needs
• Opportunities to develop specialized expertise in executive search, legal recruiting, consultative sales, and strategic relationship management
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Additional benefits

About the Company

Redmont Talent Partners is a subsidiary of Redmont Capital, a Birmingham, Alabama–based investment bank. The company focuses on partnering with companies that offer exceptional opportunities and strong, people-first cultures, primarily within small to mid-sized organizations. They are committed to building lasting careers and meaningful partnerships.