Director of Legal

Director of West Coast Recruiting (Legal) – Experienced Sales Professional

Building a Meaningful Career in Legal Recruitment

Permanent Placements, a long established and highly respected recruitment firm, is expanding its Legal Recruiting division. They are seeking experienced Legal Recruiters—or sales driven professionals with strong knowledge of the legal field—to join a relationship focused, high tenure team.

With a team of experienced professional recruiters, Permanent Placements has earned a reputation for excellence, stability, and integrity amongst law firms for their recruiting services. Their longstanding success and personal relationships with their clients creates an environment where seasoned professionals can thrive, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

(Base salary + commission)

• First year recruiters typically earn $100,000 to over $130,000
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• Established recruiters often exceed $200,000 annually as they build out their legal desk.

Permanent Placements place significant value on professional experience, insight, and maturity. Recruiters come from diverse backgrounds, including former sales leaders who have successfully transitioned into recruiting later in their careers. This is an environment where experience, resilience, and professionalism are appreciated—not overlooked.

• Long average recruiter tenure
• Flexible work from home professional environment
• Focus is on quality legal recruiting with an emphasis on strong, long-term relationships
• Collaborative team environment with the ability to build out a territory for advancement opportunities

This is a sales driven role. Success depends on your ability to source legal talent, build strong relationships, and close placements for attorneys or professional staff.

Ideal candidates bring experience in legal recruiting or familiarity with law firm environments, legal support staffing, or attorney level recruiting. Candidates should live somewhere within the West Coast (PST) and have 7+ years of experience in legal recruiting.

We are seeking individuals who want to build a career—not just take another job. Candidates should have experience working independently, from intake through onboarding. Ideally should have a variety of direct-hire placements across a variety of firm sizes and practice areas & specialties.

You’ll enjoy independence while being part of a supportive, team-driven culture.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking a role that is both financially rewarding and personally meaningful. Our client values your expertise, rewards your drive, and respects the journey that brought you here.