About this role
Managing full-lifecycle executive searches and partnering with founders and department heads to shape leadership teams forms the core of daily responsibilities at Harvey. The incoming professional will design hiring strategies, map talent markets, and drive senior-level recruitment across multiple regions and functions. Operating within a fast-paced environment centered on agentic AI for legal services, the organization requires someone capable of balancing rigorous research with stakeholder management to attract top-tier talent.
Reporting directly to the Head of Executive Recruiting, the selected individual acts as a key driver in scaling organizational leadership. Success in this position demands a blend of operational discipline, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex hiring pipelines. Candidates who thrive here are organized, data-driven, and comfortable operating with intensity while aligning closely with company values.
What you will do
- Manage end-to-end executive and senior leadership searches across various functions and regions.
- Partner with company founders and executives to establish role scopes, success profiles, and hiring strategies.
- Develop diverse talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, market mapping, and networking.
- Provide a high-touch candidate experience tailored to senior-level professionals.
- Collaborate with the recruiting leadership team to align on priorities and execution.
- Partner with external search firms when necessary to support hiring goals.
- Contribute to the creation of scalable processes, tools, and metrics for executive hiring.
- Deliver market insights and talent intelligence to inform organizational leadership decisions.
What you need
- Bring six to ten or more years of executive recruiting experience, combining in-house and agency or search firm backgrounds.
- Demonstrate a track record of successfully hiring senior leaders within high-growth, global, or technology-focused environments.
- Possess robust research and sourcing abilities to identify and engage difficult-to-reach leadership candidates.
- Understand executive compensation structures, assessment methodologies, and closing strategies.
- Show exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills when working alongside C-level leaders.
- Maintain high organizational standards and data-driven methods to handle multiple complex searches simultaneously.
Benefits
- Offers Equity
- Offers Bonus
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this role?
The compensation range for the position is $157,000 to $213,000 USD. Additional offerings include equity and bonuses.
Who does this role report to?
The position reports directly to the Head of Executive Recruiting. This person will also partner closely with founders, executives, and VPs.
What experience is required for applicants?
Candidates need six to ten plus years of executive recruiting experience, ideally mixing in-house and search firm backgrounds. Proven success in hiring senior leaders within technology-driven or high-growth companies is also necessary.