Recruitment Manager

As the Recruitment Manager for all fee‑earning roles below Partner level (with a particular focus on the UK business), you will act as a strategic advisor to the firm on market conditions, industry trends and recruitment best practice. You will be responsible for delivering a seamless, engaging and professional recruitment experience for both internal stakeholders and prospective talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for relevant fee‑earning departments, responding to recruitment queries and offering informed advice.
• Partner with Partners and senior stakeholders daily, shaping recruitment strategy and advising on best practice.
• Manage and develop team members, ensuring high performance and continued development.
• Oversee recruitment systems and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including GDPR.
• Lead or contribute to firm‑wide recruitment and HR initiatives and projects.
• Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including:
  • Meeting with hiring managers to confirm role requirements and ensure clarity of brief.
  • Direct sourcing (including overseeing researchers) to identify, engage and attract a diverse slate of candidates.
  • Managing agency relationships and briefings where required.
  • Ensuring the identification and fair selection of diverse talent with consistent, inclusive candidate communication.
  • Conducting interviews, managing candidate journeys and delivering timely feedback.
  • Overseeing offer processes and onboarding, supported by an administrator.
• Take a lead role on key projects designed to enhance the firm’s talent attraction capability and support the wider people strategy, such as:
  • Inclusion initiatives
  • Employer brand & talent marketing
  • Process improvement & technology implementation
  • Owning ongoing strategic research that provides Partners and business leaders with insight into competitor movements, emerging talent pools and relevant market trends.

Qualifications & Experience

• Legal sector experience is essential – either from an in‑house law firm recruitment role or from an agency specialising in legal recruitment.
• Demonstrable experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle for fee‑earner roles within a professional services or partnership environment and a strong track record of direct sourcing and headhunting.
• Excellent understanding of the legal market in England and Wales and routes to qualification and progression.
• Experience using market intelligence tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Legal Monitor (or equivalent).
• Exceptional people skills, with the ability to build trust, manage expectations and influence senior stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written), able to adapt style for different audiences and deliver clear, concise advice.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple processes, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across candidate communication, documentation and compliance processes.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how recruitment supports the firm’s strategic goals.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data, spot trends and present insights to stakeholders.
• Professional, credible, and resilient, with the confidence to work closely with Partners.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, solutions‑focused approach.
• Discreet and trustworthy, with a clear understanding of confidentiality requirements within a law firm environment.
• Committed to delivering a diverse and inclusive recruitment experience.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Dental insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Matched pension contributions up to 7%.
• Holiday trading.
• Flexible working: 60:40 office to home ratio.
• Career development: build‑a‑career approach with pathways and opportunities to study further.
• Access to clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, pro bono and charity initiatives.
• Inclusive interview support – provide necessary equipment and accommodations upon request.

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