Legal Talent Acquisition Partner Remote | Independent Contractor
Albany, Albany County, New York, 12201, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
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HR/Recruitment
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Law/Legal
Legal Talent Acquisition Partner
Commission‑Only | Remote | Independent Contractor
About the RoleDesort is expanding our national legal recruitment division and seeking a Legal Talent Acquisition Partner — a hybrid role combining attorney recruiting
, client relationship development
, and placement sales
.
This is a commission‑only, high‑earning opportunity designed for motivated individuals who want a performance‑driven environment with significant upside tied directly to successful attorney placements.
What You’ll Do Legal Recruitment & Talent Acquisition- Source, screen, and qualify attorneys across practice areas (litigation, corporate, real estate, IP, employment, etc.)
- Build and manage a pipeline of active and passive legal talent
- Conduct interviews, assess practice‑area fit, and guide candidates through the hiring process
- Present opportunities, negotiate offers, and support onboarding
- Build relationships with law firms, in‑house legal departments, and legal hiring managers
- Understand hiring needs, billable expectations, compensation structures, and firm culture
- Present qualified attorneys and manage the full placement lifecycle
- Maintain long‑term partnerships and identify new revenue opportunities
- Drive placements that directly generate commission income
- Provide market insights on compensation, hiring trends, and candidate behavior
- Collaborate with leadership to refine outreach and placement strategy
This role has no base salary. Earnings are based solely on performance.
- Commission paid per successful attorney placement
- Performance bonuses tied to monthly or quarterly production milestones
- Unlimited earning potential — strong performers can exceed six figures
- Independent contractor structure
- Individuals with experience in recruiting
, sales
, account management
, or legal staffing - Strong communicators who can build trust with attorneys and hiring partners
- Self‑motivated, disciplined professionals who excel in performance‑based environments
- People who want flexibility and control over their income
Desort is building a modern, relationship‑driven recruitment ecosystem. You’ll operate within a high‑performance model supported by premium branding, strong demand, and a proven placement framework — while helping shape the future of our legal division.
How to ApplyIf you’re interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to:
Please complete the online application to be considered.
For more information, please contact by email:
Laura M.
Director Of Recruitment, Desort.
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