Talent Acquisition Manager

About the role

This is a chance to own the full talent acquisition strategy in a hybrid environment, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to secure top-tier legal professionals in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for legal and attorney positions, from requisition intake through to offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, create accurate job descriptions, and design effective selection processes for legal hires.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-calibre attorneys and legal professionals through multiple channels.
• Screens and interviews candidates, assessing legal experience, technical competence, and cultural fit against defined criteria.
• Maintain and optimise an organised pipeline of legal talent, proactively building relationships for current and future hiring needs.
• Use recruitment data and market insights to advise stakeholders on candidate availability, compensation trends, and time-to-hire expectations.
• Cook up and manage the interview process, ensuring a professional, consistent candidate experience and timely feedback.
• Oversee offer negotiation and acceptance, collaborating with HR and hiring managers to secure successful hires within budget and policy guidelines.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in talent acquisition with a strong focus on legal recruiting and attorney recruiting.
• Demonstrated success managing high-volume or specialised legal requisitions in a law firm, corporate legal department, or legal-focused agency.
• Solid understanding of legal role structures, practice areas, and typical career paths within the legal profession.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools to manage pipelines and workflows.
• Able to build effective relationships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders, influencing decisions with data and market knowledge.
• Strong interview and assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate legal expertise and professional competencies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a professional, client-focused approach.
• Organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple concurrent searches in a hybrid working environment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience designing and improving recruitment processes specifically for legal and attorney roles.
• Background in employer branding or talent marketing targeted at legal professionals.
• Familiarity with diversity-focused recruiting strategies within the legal sector.
• Exposure to workforce planning or strategic talent projects related to legal teams.
• Prior experience mentoring or guiding junior recruiters in legal talent acquisition.