Principal Recruitment Consultant - AI / Robotics - NYC

$70k - 120k per year + Commission, Bonus, Team override & Equity
New York, United States

Overview


Principal Recruitment Consultant - AI & Robotics - Lawrence Harvey / LHi Group

Lawrence Harvey (Tech Brand)

Location: New York City
Brand: Lawrence Harvey – AI & Robotics
Compensation: Competitive base + uncapped commission (up to 50%) + quarterly / half-year / full-year bonuses + equity

 


The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Principal Recruitment Consultant to support the continued growth of Lawrence Harvey’s AI & Robotics practice in New York.

This is a true 360 role, owning both business development and delivery, with the autonomy to shape your market, define strategy, and scale a desk aligned to client demand.

You’ll operate within one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving technology markets globally. Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Automation and Deep Tech - partnering with venture-backed startups through to global enterprise organisations building next-generation technologies.

This is a genuine market-leading opportunity for someone who wants to operate in a high-growth sector, develop leadership capability, and ultimately build and scale a team.

 


About LHi Group & Lawrence Harvey

LHi Group is a Great Place to Work®–certified, employee-owned talent solutions business, operating across the US, UK and Europe through four specialist, non-competing brands:

  • Lawrence Harvey – Technology & Transformation

  • Piper Maddox – Energy & Sustainability

  • SciPro – Life Sciences

  • Harper Harrison – Built Environment

Our model has evolved beyond traditional agency recruitment, delivering talent solutions across:

  • Permanent & Contract Recruitment

  • Consulting & Advisory

  • SOW & Project Solutions

  • Embedded & Workforce Programs

Our strategy is built around three pillars:

Our Customers | Our Brands | People & Leadership Development

 


The Role - Principal Recruitment Consultant (AI & Robotics)

As a Principal Consultant you will:

  • Operate as a full 360 consultant, from business development through to placement.

  • Work alongside a peer with 5+ years experience, to leverage legacyt business with Data / BI etc.

  • Build long-term partnerships with organisations developing AI, robotics, automation and advanced technologies

  • Leverage Lawrence Harvey’s global tech network across North America and Europe

  • Shape and scale your own specialist desk within a high-growth market

  • Develop leadership capability with a clear pathway to team build

 


Key Responsibilities

Business Development

  • Open and grow new client relationships within the AI, robotics and deep tech ecosystem

  • Position Lawrence Harvey as a trusted talent partner across startups, scaleups and enterprise technology companies

Delivery

  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across senior and specialist technical hires

  • Deliver high-quality candidate experiences and consultative shortlists

Market Ownership

  • Develop deep market expertise across AI engineering, robotics, ML, computer vision and automation roles

  • Build your personal brand through networking, events and market insight

Team Growth

  • Support and mentor future entry-level hires as the team expands

  • Contribute to building a high-performance culture within the NYC office

 


Who We’re Looking For

  • Degree educated or 5+ years recruitment experience

  • Strong 360 recruitment capability

  • Track record of building markets and developing client relationships

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to build something long-term

  • Alignment with our “Good Human” ethos — collaborative, humble and team-first

 


Why Join Us?

  • Competitive base salary + uncapped commission (up to 50%)

  • Quarterly and half-year performance bonuses

  • Equity participation through our Employee Ownership Trust

  • Health, wellbeing and benefits package

  • Clear progression to Leadership / Director

  • Global incentives including Lunch Clubs, International Trips, Centurion & Millionaire Clubs

  • International collaboration and relocation opportunities

  • Inclusive culture with active DE&I communities

 


Next Steps

If you’re ambitious, ready to own a market, and motivated by building something with genuine backing and global reach. Apply directly or connect with our Talent Team for a confidential conversation.

 

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