Legal Recruiter
Posted 1 day ago by Paraform
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: Paraform is seeking ambitious legal recruiters to join their curated recruiting platform, focusing on high-value searches for top legal talent at venture-backed startups and prestigious law firms. The role offers the opportunity to earn competitive fees based on successful placements while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. Candidates should have proven experience in legal recruiting, particularly with associates and senior associates at top firms. This position emphasizes execution over client acquisition, allowing recruiters to thrive in a performance-based model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and place exceptional legal candidates at venture-backed companies and top-tier law firms.
- Manage exclusive, high-fee searches across various legal sectors including corporate law, intellectual property, and litigation.
- Leverage existing networks and expertise to identify and secure top talent for high-impact roles.
- Work remotely with complete flexibility in scheduling and search selection.
Key Skills:
- Proven placement experience with associates, senior associates, or partners at AmLaw firms or elite boutiques.
- In-house legal recruiting expertise or strong interest in placing Counsel and General Counsel roles.
- Agency or contingency recruiting background with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Ambition to scale and focus on execution over client acquisition.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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What We Do
Paraform is a curated legal recruiting platform connecting specialist recruiters with exclusive, high-value searches at venture-backed companies, leading tech firms, and top-tier law firms. We're selectively expanding our UK legal recruiter network—and we're looking for ambitious recruiters who want to focus on what they do best: sourcing and placing exceptional candidates.
Live Opportunities (Examples)
Here's what's on the table right now:
- AmLaw 20 firm in NYC - Hiring Associates (3-5 PQE). Contingency fee: up to $75K per placement.
- Series C SaaS company in San Francisco – General Counsel role. Fee: $50K.
- Elite boutique litigation firm in Los Angeles – Senior Associate (5-7 PQE). Fee: $65K.
These aren't one-offs. We have a pipeline of exclusive, high-fee searches across corporate law, intellectual property, litigation, compliance, and in-house counsel roles.
Who Thrives on Paraform
Our top-performing partners typically bring:
- Proven placement experience with associates, senior associates, or partners at AmLaw firms, elite boutiques, or premier regional practices
- In-house legal recruiting expertise or strong interest in placing Counsel and General Counsel roles at high-growth tech companies
- Agency or contingency recruiting background with an entrepreneurial, results-driven approach
- Ambition to scale by leveraging exclusive searches and focusing on execution over client acquisition
Why Join Paraform
Exceptional Economics: Earn $40K–$75K+ per successful placement with transparent, competitive fee structures. No hidden cuts. No surprises.
Instant Access to Premium Searches: Tap into active roles across AmLaw firms, elite boutiques, and in-house legal teams at some of the fastest-growing companies in tech.
Complete Flexibility: Work remotely, set your own schedule, and choose the searches that fit your expertise and interests. You own your practice—we just provide the jet fuel.
Performance-Based Model: Companies only pay for successful hires, which means we're incentivized to find you the right opportunities—not just any opportunities.
Ready to Elevate Your Legal Recruiting Practice?
If you're a driven legal recruiter ready to place exceptional talent into high-impact roles—and earn outsized fees while building a sustainable, flexible practice—we want to hear from you.
Apply to become a Paraform Legal Recruitment Partner: