Head of Recruiting and Human Resources

legalist· Operations
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About this role

Intro description:

Legalist is a tech-enabled alternative asset manager that uses proprietary data-driven origination to invest in uncorrelated legal and government-payment assets. Founded out of Y Combinator in 2016, Legalist manages over $1.7 billion for endowments, foundations, and family offices.

We're hiring a Head of Recruiting and Human Resources at Legalist. This position reports directly to Legalist’s leadership. You’ll be joining a growing team of investment professionals, attorneys, and software engineers. If you're an experienced human resources professional interested in helping us grow to the next level, we’d love to talk with you.

Core responsibilities:

  • Own recruiting companywide, including originating attractive candidates from various pipelines
  • Assist leadership with developing compensation and retention programs for senior staff members
  • Manage payroll/compensation, benefits, and related administrative matters for a fully distributed team of investment professionals
  • Oversee annual evaluation process and facilitate year-round performance feedback for individual teams/personnel
  • Develop and own employee onboarding and ongoing training processes
  • Assist and provide guidance to executive and legal teams on employment law compliance and related issues

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years’ total relevant experience
  • 3+ years’ experience originating prospective candidates in financial services (e.g., private funds or asset management)
  • Highly organized with well-developed attention to detail and project management abilities
  • Prior experience at multistate and/or international employer strongly preferred
  • Flexibility, humility, and a sense of humor required

 

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Is the Head of Recruiting and Human Resources job at legalist remote?
Yes, this Head of Recruiting and Human Resources position at legalist is remote, with team members based in Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Which team or department does the Head of Recruiting and Human Resources at legalist belong to?
This Head of Recruiting and Human Resources position is part of the Operations department at legalist. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Head of Recruiting and Human Resources position at legalist?
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When was the Head of Recruiting and Human Resources job at legalist posted?
This Head of Recruiting and Human Resources position at legalist was posted on Aug 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Head of Recruiting and Human Resources
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