Experienced Recruitment Consultant

Experienced Recruitment Consultant Our team is growing; we are looking to hire an Experienced Search Consultant to join our growing U.S. In-House Legal and Compliance Practice based in New York City. Pure is a specialist search business that works with organisations to hire exceptional leaders and build strong, high-performing teams. We combine deep market knowledge with a relationship-led approach that delivers high-quality results through executive search, specialist recruitment and talent advisory. Within Financial Services, we partner with private equity firms, hedge funds, asset managers, banks, fintech platforms and insurers on hiring across Legal, Compliance, Finance and other corporate functions. At Pure, people come first. We offer an environment where consultants can build meaningful careers, develop a strong personal brand and work closely with senior decision-makers. About the Team You will join Pure’s broader Financial Services Corporate Governance platform, globally led by Julian Doyle , alongside specialist teams across In-House Legal & Compliance, Risk, Audit and broader corporate functions. Our collaborative model allows consultants to leverage shared client relationships, market intelligence and cross-sell opportunities, while still building clear ownership within their own niche. For the right person, this offers a combination of entrepreneurial opportunity and established platform support. The Role We are hiring a Senior Consultant to join our U.S. In-House Legal and Compliance Practice in New York. This role offers exposure to both executive search and full 360 recruitment, working across retained senior mandates, strategic hires and broader mid-level specialist recruitment. You will support leading clients within investment management and financial services, while developing your own market presence within a high-growth desk. Key responsibilities include: Managing live search and recruitment mandates from briefing through completion Delivering retained executive search assignments for senior legal and compliance hires Building candidate pipelines and developing market maps across target sectors Networking with legal and compliance professionals across the market Supporting business development and growing client relationships Advising clients on talent trends, compensation and competitor activity Working on leadership appointments as well as broader team buildouts Building long-term partnerships with candidates and clients Developing your own desk and specialist market presence over time What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is commercially driven, curious and confident working with people at all levels. Recruitment / search experience preferred Commercial mindset with strong relationship skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Curious about financial services, private equity, hedge funds, fintech and investment management markets Motivated to become a genuine specialist in in-house legal and compliance hiring High level of professionalism, communication skills and attention to detail Driven, resilient and proactive in managing a fast-paced workload Collaborative and comfortable working as part of an ambitious, high-performing team Why Join Pure? You will gain exposure to: Executive search and retained senior mandates Full 360 recruitment and commercial desk ownership Premium clients across private capital, hedge funds and fintech Strategic hiring projects and talent advisory work A clear path to progression based on merit and performance The chance to build your own market presence under a respected brand What Do We Offer? We offer clear progression tracks and foster a commitment to learning and development both on desk and through our in-house training platform. A high-performance environment where we take our work seriously but not ourselves Strong mentorship and hands-on development from experienced market specialists Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential Clear progression opportunities based on merit and performance Private healthcare, wellness and support benefits Regular incentives, team events and company celebrations Opportunity to build your own specialist franchise within the business Our Culture & Values At Pure, culture is built around high standards, strong relationships and giving people the platform to succeed. Our values – https://www.puresearch.com/our-purpose . We believe great recruiters thrive when they are trusted, supported and given room to build their market. Our environment is ambitious and highly performing, but collaborative and genuinely team oriented. Our brand Pure Search Role Legal In-house Locations New York Remote status Hybrid New York