- We are seeking a Head of Executive Search to establish and lead a centralized executive recruiting function responsible for attracting and hiring senior leadership talent across Clio’s global business
- This hands-on leader will create a consistent, high‑quality approach to Senior Director, VP, and SVP+ hiring, partnering closely with executives to deliver exceptional leadership talent that enables the company’s continued growth
- In this role, you will drive excellence across every aspect of executive hiring, from talent strategy and market mapping to assessment, selection, and executive engagement
- You will build proactive leadership pipelines, provide data‑driven market intelligence that informs talent and organizational decisions, and elevate the quality and consistency of executive hiring practices worldwide
- This is a highly visible leadership opportunity to define and scale Clio’s executive search capability and play a critical role in shaping the future of the company
- Lead the global executive search strategy for Senior Director, VP, and SVP+ hiring across all business units and regions, partnering closely with Talent Acquisition leaders
- As a player/coach, you will own end‑to‑end delivery of executive searches, personally leading the most strategic and highly confidential searches while ensuring exceptional execution across the broader portfolio
- Build, develop, and lead a lean, high‑performing Executive Search team, establishing clear expectations, operating rhythms, and a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Design and operationalize Clio’s executive hiring playbook, creating standardized practices for executive assessment, interview calibration, stakeholder governance, succession planning, and confidentiality
- Serve as a trusted advisor to C‑suite executives and senior business leaders, influencing hiring decisions through thoughtful consultation, rigorous talent assessment, and market expertise
- Develop long‑term executive talent pipelines and strategic market maps for critical leadership capabilities, ensuring Clio maintains a strong bench of external leadership talent
- Deliver meaningful market intelligence, competitive insights, and talent landscape analysis that inform hiring strategies, organizational design, and workforce planning
- Define and execute Clio’s executive search partner strategy, optimizing agency relationships, reducing external search spend where appropriate, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience from first conversation through close
- Establish metrics and reporting that measure executive hiring quality, speed, diversity, and long‑term success, using data to continuously improve outcomes
Benefits
- Specialized learning and development programs and access to an in-house performance coach
- Equitable compensation for your contributions, regardless of gender, race, or any other identifying factor
- Access to pay transparency on all of our global roles
- Company equity for applicable employees
- RRSP-matching in Canada, 401k in the US, and pension plans in Ireland
- Hybrid model – striking the right balance between the benefits of in person connectivity that in office brings, and the flexibility of remote
- Flexible paid time off (4-week minimum with opportunities for personalization based on individual needs and achievements)
- Parental leave options for birthing and non-birthing parents
- A $500 contribution to your child’s RESP
- Various health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Virtual and In-person Wellness Programs to support mental and physical health
- Paid time for volunteering through our Clio Gives program
- $2000 annual counseling benefit for CAD Clions- Passionate about delivering an executive candidate experience that reflects Clio’s values and strengthens our employer brand
- A hands‑on builder who thrives on rolling up their sleeves, creating new capabilities, scaling teams, and establishing world‑class executive recruiting practices
- Data‑driven and outcome‑oriented, using insights and metrics to improve decision‑making and continuously raise the quality of executive hiring
- A strategic thinker who balances long‑term talent planning with flawless execution of today’s most critical leadership hires
- A trusted advisor who builds credibility quickly with executives through sound judgment, strong business acumen, and thoughtful communication
- Comfortable operating in highly confidential environments with exceptional discretion, integrity, and professionalism
- Deeply skilled in executive assessment, succession planning, market mapping, executive networking, and proactive talent engagement
- An experienced executive search leader with a demonstrated track record of delivering exceptional Senior Director, VP, and executive‑level hiring across complex, global organizations