Director, Legal Search
Antharos Recruiting, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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
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