Entry Level Legal Recruitment Consultant

Entry-Level Legal Recruitment Consultant | April/May Start

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area

Compensation: $55,000 base uncapped commission ($75-85k 1st Year OTE)

Larson Maddox is the fastest-growing brand within Phaidon International, specializing in legal and regulatory recruitment across high-growth and highly regulated industries.

In this role, you won't just be recruiting, you will be building a long-term career at the intersection of law, business, and talent strategy. You will partner directly with Chief Legal Officers, General Counsel, and senior leadership teams at top law firms and Fortune 500 organizations, gaining early exposure to complex, high-impact hiring decisions. Over time, you will develop deep expertise within niche legal and compliance markets, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates. This offers a clear path to becoming a recognized specialist in a sophisticated, high‑value segment of the legal industry.

Larson Maddox combines the precision and specialization of a boutique firm with the scale, infrastructure, and global reach of Phaidon International, including a 20 year-established client network and significant investment in cutting edge AI-driven search and business development capabilities.

The Opportunity

This is a performance-driven role designed for individuals who want to build a career where expertise, relationships, and results directly translate into professional and financial growth. You will take ownership of a specialized legal market, developing both commercial acumen and subject-matter expertise as you:

Business Development

• Build relationships with senior legal stakeholders to understand hiring needs and advise on talent strategy
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across in-house legal teams and top law firms
• Negotiate service agreements and manage client partnerships with a consultative, high-touch approach
• Leverage proprietary data and AI tools to identify market trends and hiring demand

Candidate Engagement & Market Specialization

• Identify and engage mid-to-senior and executive-level legal professionals within your niche market
• Develop long-term relationships with high-caliber legal talent, both active and passive
• Become a go-to market expert by continuously building knowledge of legal, regulatory, and industry dynamics

Process Ownership & Advisory

• Manage the full recruitment life-cycle, from initial outreach through offer negotiation
• Act as a strategic advisor to both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process
• Ensure a high-quality, consultative experience aligned with the seniority of the stakeholders you represent
• Maintain post-placement relationships to support long-term success and repeat business

Who We're Looking For:

We are looking for individuals who want more than just a job. They want to build a high‑performance career in a professional, intellectually rigorous sales driven environment. No prior experience is required. We provide full training, mentorship, and ongoing support from day one. What matters most is your attitude, work ethic, ambition, and long‑term potential.

Successful candidates typically demonstrate:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• A competitive, results-oriented mindset, often developed through athletics, team-based environments, or other performance-driven settings
• The ability to operate with professionalism and credibility when engaging senior stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across in-person, phone, and virtual settings
• Evidence of resilience, discipline, and consistency in achieving goals
• A genuine interest in developing deep expertise within a specialized market
• A high level of ownership, accountability, and long-term ambition

What We Offer

• Compensation: $55,000 base salary uncapped commission (clear, performance-driven progression)
• You'll receive a structured 12‑month training program, along with mentorship and hands‑on coaching, designed to rapidly build expertise in legal and regulatory recruitment.
• Career Path: Clear trajectory into senior, leadership, and international opportunities
• Professional Development: Ongoing training in sales, negotiation, and market specialization
• Benefits:
• 20 days PTO 7 sick days 11 holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA / Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellhub (Gympass)
• Recognition: Performance-based incentives including quarterly Lunch Clubs and international incentive trips

Applicants are reviewed in real time, so apply in today!