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About BarkerGilmore

BarkerGilmore is a boutique firm of distinguished consultants who are recognized by CEOs, boards, and corporate legal and compliance leaders as best-in-class executive search consultants, advisors, and coaches.

Our small size is part of what makes us great, as it allows us to cultivate a distinct culture of excellence that attracts exceptional individuals. When you join BarkerGilmore, you join an enthusiastic and highly motivated group of people committed to the highest standards of service. We offer a stimulating work environment that will bring out the best in you.

Who we look for

BarkerGilmore is looking for smart, self-motivated individuals who want to work with senior-level executives located throughout the U.S. We seek team players and excellent communicators who understand the importance of maintaining exceptional service standards. If you’re opportunity motivated and want to grow in an organization where you can make a real impact, apply for one of our career advancement opportunities today.

We welcome you to be part of a dynamic organization that offers new and exciting opportunities. We perceive your growth as our growth and our growth as yours. Let’s grow together.

Career Opportunities

At BarkerGilmore, employees can choose to follow one of two tracks: research or recruitment. Both play a unique, but equally important, role in our ability to consistently deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Are you highly analytical? Do you enjoy innovative problem-solving? If so, then BarkerGilmore’s research track may be a good fit for you. Each member plays a critical role in the successful completion of our searches, all the way from pitch to placement.

Are you a “people person”? Do you build rapport easily? If so, then you may be destined for a career in recruitment. Our recruiting track will allow you to build long-lasting relationships with top-tier lawyers, compliance officers, and corporate executives across the U.S.

Available Opportunities

This role is designed for college graduates early in their careers and allows them to explore our research and recruiting tracks. As a Research Analyst, you will gain a strong foundation of knowledge in database maintenance and the in-house legal and compliance framework. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, analytical, and self-motivated. Opportunities for career progression include the strategic Research Associate role or the market-facing Associate in recruitment.

Matching the right people to the right roles is a complex business, but it is something we excel at here at BarkerGilmore thanks to our Research Team. The Research Associate actively participates in designing our search and business development strategy, from pitch to candidate development. You will utilize a wide range of online resources and research tools to help the recruitment team create a list of prospects to target. You will have the opportunity to attend client briefings and contribute to our proprietary market intelligence projects. This is a varied role that allows you to make a real impact.

In this role, you will regularly interact with BarkerGilmore’s talent network and client base. The Research Director is involved in every aspect of a search, from pitch to placement. They lead candidate sourcing efforts and strategy, actively participate in meetings with the client, and provide invaluable support to the recruitment team when it comes to helping prospects and clients alike navigate the search process. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in research, analysis, or executive search.

The Research Managing Director plays an integral role in leading candidate sourcing efforts and is responsible for collecting and analyzing data to aid in the continuous refinement and improvement of the firm’s recruitment and client development processes. They oversee the marketing function and are responsible for creating and distributing research reports and other materials to maintain BarkerGilmore’s position as a thought leader within the industry. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience in research, analysis, or executive search.

The Associate role provides a strong foundation of experience for those who aspire to a career in recruitment. You will work closely with our Managing Directors and Partners to attract and assess talent for searches across a wide range of levels and industries. You will also have the opportunity to become involved in business development efforts and will learn the art of building and maintaining long-lasting relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of executive search experience.

In this role, you will provide important support to the search process to ensure we execute each client engagement to the very highest standards. We will be relying on you to lead the identification of, and communications with, candidates during the search engagement, and to keep Managing Directors and Partners up to speed with how the search is progressing. This position is a highly visible role with excellent career track potential. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of executive search or industry experience. A J.D. is preferred.

This role will draw on your deep market or functional knowledge to the full degree and will enable you to hone your skills in a business that is driven by excellence. This is a developmental position on the path toward Partner. You will achieve that level by successfully developing new client relationships and executing search assignments. As a Managing Director, you will oversee the entire search execution process, from candidate identification to client management. Your ability to deliver exceptional client service will ensure you quickly become known for your outstanding client satisfaction ratings, placement ratios, and market expertise.

BarkerGilmore Partners are nationally recognized as industry and thought leaders. As a Partner, you will be responsible for the development of staff at all levels, building and maintaining client networks, and leading the firm to its best and brightest tomorrow. You will serve as the go-to expert for legal and compliance leaders, corporate executives, and HR professionals. As a Partner, you are a major contributor to the firm through revenue generation, client relationships, brand development, leadership within the industry, and staff attraction and development.

Our Values

  • Passion– We celebrate the success of others.
  • Collaboration– We believe in the power of teamwork to achieve optimal results.
  • Integrity– We are honest, transparent, and ethical in all interactions.
  • Exceeding Expectations– We overcome obstacles, find solutions, and deliver unparalleled results.
  • Balance– We embrace our work in a flexible, team-focused, and family-first environment.
  • Continuous Improvement– We cultivate a culture of innovation in our pursuit of excellence.
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice– We foster multiple perspectives, experiences, and potentials.

What We Offer

We believe in creating an environment where excellence is encouraged and rewarded, and where your opinions and ideas matter. Our business focuses on leadership and talent, and we want to give you a chance to express your own talent and leadership skills. We will give you the tools to develop your own potential and help you follow your ambition.

Our Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including a competitive salary, performance bonuses, profit sharing, health, dental, and 401(k).