Coda Search│Staffing · 1 week ago
Director/Managing Director - Legal Search
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expCoda Search is a leading force in legal recruiting in New York City, and they are seeking a Director/Managing Director to build and grow their legal recruiting practice. The role involves developing client partnerships, recruiting top legal talent, and contributing to the growth of the legal division.
ConsultingRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Amy Healey
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with high-caliber candidates and clients, including top-tier law firms and corporate legal departments
Recruit top legal talent and manage the full placement lifecycle —from sourcing to offer acceptance
Prospect, onboard, and manage new client partnerships, delivering excellent service throughout each search
Screen and interview candidates via phone, video, and in-person meetings
Leverage Coda’s top-tier tech stack, internal ATS, and social media platforms to identify and engage qualified candidates
Stay current on legal industry hiring trends by attending industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
Contribute to the growth of Coda’s legal division by offering strategic ideas, improving processes, and helping to shape the team’s future direction
Qualification
Required
3+ years of full-desk, permanent placement Legal recruiting experience (agency side)
Demonstrated success placing legal professionals in law firms and corporate legal departments
Strong track record in business development and client relationship management
Experience in bringing in new legal searches and growing a book of business
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Uncapped, aggressive commission structure
Autonomy with support
Collaborative, high-performing culture
Comprehensive training & development
Cross-division collaboration
Premium tools & tech stack
True business development freedom
Unlimited vacation
Company
Coda Search│Staffing
At Coda, we believe the best way to serve our clients is through an inclusive and personalized approach. We’re not order-takers, we’re consultants.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Linh Nguyen
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-08-13
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