About H&P
H&P Executive Search is a global executive search firm delivering senior and leadership hires across legal and private capital markets. We work on some of the largest and most commercially significant mandates in the industry, partnering with organisations from high-growth scale-ups through to global market leaders.
Unlike traditional search firms, we operate with pace, specialism, and commercial focus – trusted by clients to deliver transformative hires when it matters most. Our people are ambitious, accountable, and motivated by building meaningful careers in a performance-led environment.
The Role
This is a Principal-level role designed for experienced recruiters ready to operate with greater ownership, influence, and commercial upside.
You will build and further establish our reputation within your market, leveraging your existing network and expertise to drive revenue growth and deepen client relationships. You will work alongside a high-performing London- or Miami-based team, collaborating with peers who consistently deliver at the top of the market.
There is genuine scope to take ownership of defined landscapes, build out new sub-verticals, and work closely with leadership to shape strategy as we continue to scale.
What You Will Be Doing
- Owning and growing a defined market across Legal or Private Capital
- Leveraging your existing network to originate and convert high-value mandates
- Developing and expanding key client relationships at senior stakeholder level
- Driving business development activity and opening new strategic accounts
- Leading complex executive search processes from origination through to completion
- Acting as a market adviser, providing insight on talent strategy and competitive positioning
- Supporting and mentoring junior consultants where appropriate
- Contributing to divisional strategy and long-term growth planning
What We Look For
- 5+ years’ experience in Legal, Private Capital, or STEM recruitment
- A strong track record of business development and account growth
- Comfortable opening doors across adjacent functions and expanding market share
- Experience running end-to-end search processes on senior mandates
- Hands-on, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated
- Comfortable balancing delivery with informal leadership and mentoring
- Motivated by ownership, progression, and long-term equity opportunity
Career Progression at H&P
At Principal level, Progression at H&P is transparent and merit-based. High performers have a clear pathway to Associated Partner, Partner, and ultimately Equity Partner. As the business scales internationally, there are genuine opportunities to build teams, open new markets, and play a meaningful role in strategic growth.
This is a role for someone who wants influence and upside, not just a billing target.
What You Can Earn
- Uncapped earning potential with a clear, above-market commission structure
- High average fee sizes and faster deal velocity
- Management overrides (where applicable)
- Clear visibility on revenue thresholds required for progression
Culture and Environment
H&P is a meritocratic business that rewards performance, initiative, and impact. We invest heavily in training, development, and infrastructure, with dedicated Marketing, Operations, and L&D teams to support consultants in performing at their best. You will be surrounded by high-calibre people who are ambitious, supportive, and commercially focused, in an environment that values pace, accountability, and high standards.
Why Join H&P Now
H&P is in a period of significant growth, expanding internationally and continuing to win larger, more complex mandates. This is an opportunity to join a business that is scaling quickly, investing in its people, and offering genuine career-building opportunities for those who want to move fast and make an impact.
