Contingency Search Service

A results driven contingency search with zero upfront cost. You only pay a placement fee after a successful hire is made.
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Performance-Based Talent Acquisition

Contingency search delivers results without upfront commitment. You pay a placement fee only after a successful hire. Ideal for mid-level leadership and high-impact individual contributor roles where speed and flexibility matter.

Key Features

Contingency recruiting cuts hiring risk and shortens your time to shortlist, so you fill roles faster with less effort.
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Performance-Based Model

Pay only after a candidate accepts and starts

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Rapid Deployment

Access qualified candidates fast from active talent pipelines

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Flexible Engagement

Scale recruiting support up or down as hiring priorities shift

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Multiple Search Options

Expand candidate reach by running parallel sourcing lanes

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Streamlined Process

Receive screened shortlists of qualified candidates, not stacks of resumes

Ideal For

Mid-level management positions
High-impact individual contributor roles
Technical and specialized individual contributor roles
High-volume hiring initiatives
Organizations with established internal recruitment capabilities seeking supplemental support

 

Pay for Performance

Your investment is protected. The search fee is contingent on finding the right fit that meets your standards.

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Why Choose Contingency Search?

Choose contingency search for speed and flexibility. For dedicated, exclusive focus on leadership roles, consider a retained search.
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Fast Results
Get faster turnaround times with access to established candidate networks.
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Zero Risk
Pay only for successful placements. No upfront costs or financial commitments required.
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Scalable Solutions
Adjust your hiring efforts to match changing business priorities.

Our Services

Designed to match real-world PE needs across portfolio companies.

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Retained Executive Search

For C-suite and critical VP roles, along with high-impact individual contributor positions where the wrong hire sets the business back. Fast, targeted, and aligned with the investment thesis. 
Outcome: Right leader in seat within 60–90 days.
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Exclusive Contingency Search

For mid-level, regional leadership, and high-impact IC roles where companies prefer contingency search. The same search model without the upfront commitment. 
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Fractional Placements

When you need an operator now while the permanent search runs.
Outcome: Stabilize performance and avoid disruption.

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Risk-Free?

Let's discuss how our Contingency Search service can help you find the right talent without upfront investment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contingency search (also called contingent search) means you pay only if a candidate is hired, so your recruiting cost is always tied to results.