Job Description
LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of a rapidly growing, technology-focused law firm expanding nationally through strategic mergers and acquisitions. Due to growth, we are seeking a
Senior Executive Recruiter to join the Chicago talent team.
Position Summary: The
Senior Executive Recruiter will lead full-cycle executive recruiting efforts for senior leadership, partner-level, and highly specialized professional roles across the firm. This individual must bring deep experience recruiting within professional services environments, with a strong preference for candidates who understand the pace and complexity of Private Equity and mergers and acquisitions-driven growth.
The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, capable of operating as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while managing complex searches in a fast-paced, evolving organization. We are looking for talented search consultants since this role requires exceptional stakeholder management, executive presence, market intelligence, and the ability to build strong pipelines of high-performing talent.
Senior Executive Recruiter Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end executive recruiting efforts for partner, attorney, operational leadership, and other senior-level positions.
- Develop and execute proactive talent acquisition strategies aligned with the firm’s growth and M&A objectives.
- Build and maintain strong pipelines of executive and specialized professional services talent.
- Conduct market mapping, competitive intelligence, and talent landscape analysis to support strategic hiring initiatives.
- Source passive candidates through networking, referrals, research, and direct outreach.
- Manage all aspects of the executive search process, including intake meetings, sourcing strategies, candidate evaluation, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
- Ensure a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to firm leadership and hiring executives regarding market trends, compensation benchmarks, and hiring strategy.
- Support talent integration initiatives tied to mergers, acquisitions, and firm expansion activities.
- Maintain awareness of market trends impacting professional services, legal services, and M&A activity.
- Maintain accurate recruiting metrics, reporting, and candidate tracking data.
Senior Executive Recruiter Requirements: - 8+ years of executive-level recruiting experience within an executive search firm
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience recruiting within a law firm, consulting firm, accounting firm, or other professional services organization.
- Prior experience supporting private equity-backed or acquisition-driven organizations.
- Demonstrated experience recruiting senior leadership, executive, partner-level, or highly specialized professional talent.
- Strong understanding of mergers and acquisitions activity and the talent implications associated with rapid organizational growth.
- Experience supporting organizations undergoing significant expansion, transformation, or integration activity.
- Proven success managing complex, high-touch executive searches.
- Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong business acumen and executive presence.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
- Ability to operate with a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.
- Familiarity with legal industry recruiting trends and partner recruitment strategies.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key Details: - Work Model: Remote, MUST be local to Chicago due to frequency of in-person meetings required.
- Compensation: $175,000 – $200,000 base with eligibility for discretionary bonus
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including 401k, medical/dental/vision, and PTO available
If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, apply today!
Spencer Weiss
Team Lead, Human Resource Recruiting
LaSalle Network
#LI-SW1
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Local area