Legal Headhunter – Referral Partner

About the role

micro1 is engaging experienced Freelance Legal Headhunters (Independent Contractors) to support specialized legal talent-sourcing projects for customers. In this role, you’ll use your legal recruiting expertise and professional network to identify and refer qualified legal professionals for project opportunities, including projects that may support the development of next-generation AI systems. No prior experience in AI is required.

Compensation is success-based, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per successful placement, depending on the project and role. The applicable placement fee will be communicated before sourcing begins.

Scope of Work

1. Identify and engage highly qualified legal professionals for customer projects, focusing on specialties required for each engagement.
2. Leverage your professional network and sourcing methods to generate strong referrals for open project roles.
3. Screen, assess, and refer legal experts and attorneys who align with project requirements.
4. Facilitate communications between referred professionals and micro1 as needed throughout the referral process.
5. Maintain accurate documentation of referral activity and correspondence for project tracking purposes.
6. Share relevant market and sourcing insights that may improve sourcing strategies and project outcomes.
7. Independently determine how, when, and where to conduct sourcing activities, subject to agreed project requirements and applicable law.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Significant experience in legal headhunting, executive search, or specialized talent sourcing within the legal sector.
2. Established network of attorneys, legal specialists, or senior legal professionals across diverse practice areas.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail in candidate outreach.
4. Ability to work independently and manage sourcing engagements without day-to-day supervision.
5. Strong research capabilities and experience sourcing specialized or hard-to-find legal talent.
6. Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
7. Ability to provide recruiting or sourcing services as an independent professional and, where applicable, to other clients.

Note: This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employment position. There are no fixed working hours or guaranteed volume of assignments. Contractors are responsible for their own business expenses and applicable taxes.