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Coda Search│Staffing · 1 week ago

Director/Managing Director - Legal Search

Coda 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.

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Amy Healey
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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

Legal recruitingBusiness developmentClient relationship managementTeam leadershipBachelor's degree

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

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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.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Linh Nguyen
Chief Operating Officer
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