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.
As the firm continues their aggressive growth trajectory, they are seeking a highly strategic and relationship-driven Senior Executive Recruiter to lead executive-level talent acquisition initiatives across the organization. This individual will play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier leadership talent to support continued expansion, integration, and long-term business growth.
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 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. 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:
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Lead end-to-end executive recruiting efforts for partner, attorney, operational leadership, and other senior-level positions.
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Develop and execute proactive talent acquisition strategies aligned with the firm’s growth and M&A objectives.
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Build and maintain strong pipelines of executive and specialized professional services talent.
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Conduct market mapping, competitive intelligence, and talent landscape analysis to support strategic hiring initiatives.
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Source passive candidates through networking, referrals, research, and direct outreach.
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Manage all aspects of the executive search process, including intake meetings, sourcing strategies, candidate evaluation, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
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Ensure a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to firm leadership and hiring executives regarding market trends, compensation benchmarks, and hiring strategy.
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Support talent integration initiatives tied to mergers, acquisitions, and firm expansion activities.
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Maintain awareness of market trends impacting professional services, legal services, and M&A activity.
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Maintain accurate recruiting metrics, reporting, and candidate tracking data.
Senior Executive Recruiter Requirements:
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8+ years of executive-level recruiting experience within professional services environments.
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Bachelor’s degree required.
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Experience recruiting within a law firm, consulting firm, accounting firm, or other professional services organization.
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Prior experience supporting private equity-backed or acquisition-driven organizations.
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Demonstrated experience recruiting senior leadership, executive, partner-level, or highly specialized professional talent.
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Strong understanding of mergers and acquisitions activity and the talent implications associated with rapid organizational growth.
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Experience supporting organizations undergoing significant expansion, transformation, or integration activity.
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Proven success managing complex, high-touch executive searches.
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Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong business acumen and executive presence.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
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Ability to operate with a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.
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Familiarity with legal industry recruiting trends and partner recruitment strategies.
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Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key Details:
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Work Model: Remote, MUST be local to Chicago due to frequency of in-person meetings required.
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Compensation: $175,000 – $200,000 base with eligibility to earn a bonus
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Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including 401k, medical/dental/vision, and PTO available
If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, apply today!
Rachel Holmes
Principal, LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.