[HIRING] SEO Lead – Local SEO + Professional Services + Strategy-First Operator (Remote, Contract or Part-Time)

Now Hiring: Strategic SEO Leader for Local Markets & Professional Services (Remote, Part-Time/Contract)

Are you an experienced SEO strategist with a knack for driving organic growth in local service industries? Our innovative agency is seeking an accomplished SEO Lead to develop and steer high-level SEO strategies for our diverse portfolio of clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work remotely in a flexible arrangement—whether part-time, contractual, or project-based—and make a tangible impact in competitive local markets such as legal, medical, and other professional services.

About the Role

As our SEO Lead, you’ll take ownership of crafting comprehensive and tailored SEO strategies that elevate our clients’ visibility and rankings. While we currently collaborate with a white-label SEO partner for technical implementation, we are looking for someone who can go beyond execution—building strategic plans, refining content quality, and guiding the overall direction for high-stakes clients.

Your expertise will be central in identifying opportunities, designing custom roadmaps, and leading efforts to dominate local search results. Your insights will directly influence how our client brands grow within their respective industries.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Auditing & Planning: Evaluate current SEO efforts, identify gaps, and develop refined strategies tailored to each client’s unique market position.
Roadmap Development: Create detailed, measurable SEO plans to ensure consistent month-over-month growth for every client.
Team & Partner Guidance: Direct white-label teams to execute technical SEO tasks effectively and efficiently.
Content & On-Page Optimization: Outline content briefs, develop topic clusters, and suggest on-page improvements aligned with target keywords and user intent.
Local Search Domination: Implement strategies to enhance client visibility in local searches through Google Business Profile (GBP) optimization, citation building, map rankings, and service area planning.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Guide internal teams on messaging strategies, keyword targeting, and content architecture to maximize SEO impact.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track rankings and visibility improvements, providing clear communication on progress and next steps.

Ideal Candidate Profile

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

Experience: 3–5+ years of SEO experience, particularly in local SEO, professional services, or healthcare verticals.
Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of SEO nuances for law firms, healthcare providers, med-spas, and other high-intent service sectors.
Technical & Strategic Skills: Proficiency in search intent analysis, semantic structuring, conversion funnel optimization, and strategies like E-E-A-T, link velocity, topical authority, and PAC-3 methodology.
Leadership & Communication: Comfortable leading strategic initiatives, managing teams, and translating complex SEO concepts into actionable steps.

Bonus Points

Experience leading SEO initiatives within an agency environment.
Familiarity with tools such as Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SurferSEO, Google My Business, and GHL.
A knack for identifying opportunities that may be overlooked by white-label teams, especially in niche sectors like legal or healthcare marketing.

Compensation & Application Process

We offer flexible compensation arrangements—per client, retainer, or project-based—reflecting the value of strategic insights and proven results. Our focus is on delivering substantive results, not padding hours with generic work.

Interested in joining us?
Please send an email to [email protected] containing the following:

A brief introduction about yourself
Your SEO experience and expertise
Examples highlighting successful ranking improvements (preferred in local service industries)
Your pricing structure (monthly or per-project rates)
Any case studies or notable successes that showcase your capabilities

We look forward to exploring how your strategic SEO leadership can help our clients thrive in competitive local markets.