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Executive Search Associate, Legal, Risk & Compliance Officers

  • Company: Heidrick & Struggles
  • Location: New York City, New York
  • Salary: $105,000/yr

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  • Founded 1953

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Join Heidrick & Struggles as an Executive Search Associate specializing in the placement of senior Legal, Risk & Compliance Officers across the United States. Based in our New York City office, you'll support our executive search consultants in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting C-suite talent for premier organizations nationwide.

About the Role

As an Executive Search Associate, you'll be instrumental in our business-critical recruitment efforts, working alongside experienced search partners to build leadership pipelines for General Counsels, Chief Risk Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, and other senior legal and risk positions. You'll develop a deep understanding of the talent landscape in legal and compliance sectors while honing your recruiting craft through hands-on experience with high-stakes placements.

What You'll Do

  • Source, screen, and evaluate executive-level candidates in legal, risk, and compliance functions through research, networking, and relationship development
  • Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to identify emerging talent and understand compensation benchmarks
  • Build and maintain candidate networks within the legal, risk, and compliance communities through relationship outreach
  • Support search consultants with comprehensive candidate profiles, interview coordination, and placement logistics
  • Assist in managing client relationships and communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle
  • Develop familiarity with organizational dynamics, industry trends, and talent needs across sectors served

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials
  • Demonstrated excellence in relationship-building, communication, and attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with competing priorities
  • Initiative and intellectual curiosity about business, law, risk management, and organizational leadership
  • Willingness to learn from seasoned professionals and develop expertise in executive search
  • Full-time commitment and availability to work in our New York City office

About Heidrick & Struggles

Heidrick & Struggles is a global leader in executive recruitment and organizational leadership advisory. For over 70 years, we've partnered with boards and CEOs to identify and place transformational leaders and build high-performing teams that drive sustained business success.

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