Executive Search Partner

Advance Your Legacy

Legacy Executive Search is a boutique executive recruiting firm built on long-term partnerships and high-touch search execution. We specialize in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for high-impact roles across privately held, family-owned, and private equity-backed organizations. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Partner to join our team. This opportunity is ideal for a senior-level executive search professional who thrives in a trusted advisor role, values executive-level relationships, and consistently delivers results for clients.

What You'll Do

• Partner closely with clients to understand hiring priorities, organizational structure, and company culture.
• Lead executive search engagements end-to-end for senior leadership roles across multiple functional areas.
• Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies to identify, attract, and engage top-tier executive talent.
• Conduct structured candidate assessments, including leadership evaluation, career narrative alignment, and competency-based interviewing.
• Provide market intelligence and advisory support related to talent availability, compensation trends, and organizational design.
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with executive candidates and deliver a high-touch experience throughout the search lifecycle.
• Manage ongoing client communication, present candidate shortlists, and guide clients through selection decisions.
• Lead offer negotiation and support finalization of employment terms.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client documentation within the ATS/CRM (Loxo).
• Stay current on leadership, talent, and market trends to enhance search strategy and execution continually.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of executive recruiting or executive search experience.
• Full-desk experience (business development and delivery) preferred, or strong client-facing delivery experience with repeat and referral-based accounts.
• Deep understanding of executive search methodology, sourcing strategy, and executive-level candidate assessment.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to build credibility and trust with CEOs, board members, and private equity leadership teams.
• High accountability, strong follow-through, and comfort working autonomously in a fully remote environment.
• Proficiency with modern recruiting and sourcing tools, including ATS/CRM platforms, LinkedIn, and market-mapping resources.

What You'll Get

• Above industry standard partner compensation model with uncapped earning potential.
• Fully remote structure, zero micromanagement with flexibility and autonomy.
• Boutique platform focused on quality, integrity, and long-term partnerships.
• Opportunity to grow within a firm that values performance, client experience, and professionalism.
• Abundant technology tools with modernized AI support.
• Full internal marketing support and branding.
• Team collaboration.
• Global affiliation with our strong partnership with IIC Partners.
• No geographic or industry ownership rules or constraints.
• Existing client relationships to leverage.
• Commitment to philanthropy - we regularly give back by donating to charities that are important to our Partners and our most valued clients.
• Friendly, down-to-earth, genuine colleagues. Supportive team environment that also supports individual work style.
• Nimble and collaborative culture that allows Partners to grow at their own pace, pursue professional interests, and balance family and career -- all while pursuing high income potential.

https://legacyexecutivesearch.com/