My client, a leading international law firm, with offices across all the major cities in the globe, are looking to recruit a Talent Acquisition Specialist covering an FTC for 6 months.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing HR function where talent acquisition plays a central role in enabling business success. The organisation operates in a fast-paced, highly competitive market and is committed to building future-ready hiring strategies that align with long-term growth ambitions
.As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will partner closely with key stakeholders across legal practice groups and business services functions to deliver best-in-class recruitment solutions. You will take ownership of hiring strategies, proactively identify future talent needs and build strong pipelines to support ongoing business growt
h.This role combines strategic planning, hands-on recruitment delivery, and stakeholder engagement, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organisati
on.Key Responsibilit
- ies:Develop a deep understanding of your assigned business areas to inform hiring strat
- egiesProduce market intelligence, competitor insights, and hiring trends to guide decision-m
- akingCollaborate with HR and resource management teams on workforce planning and future hiring
- needsBuild strong internal relationships to influence and shape recruitment str
- ategyManage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through to offer and onboa
- rdingDesign and execute targeted attraction campaigns and sourcing strat
- egiesBuild and maintain strong talent pipelines using direct sourcing and market mapping techn
- iquesDeliver efficient, high-quality recruitment processes across multiple live
- rolesUtilise ATS and CRM systems to manage candidate pipelines and report on act
- ivityMonitor recruitment effectiveness using data and recommend improve
- mentsContribute to HR transformation initiatives and recruitment process enhance
- mentsEnsure consistent adoption of best practice across the hiring life
- cycleAct as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and senior stakeholders, including Par
- tnersProvide guidance on attraction, assessment, and candidate management in a competitive m
- arketDeliver a seamless and engaging candidate experience at all s
- tagesBuild strong relationships with niche and high-demand talent commun
- itiesManage agency relationships and ensure alignment with inclusive hiring stan
- dardsChampion inclusive recruitment practices and support diversity objec
- tivesProvide insights and data to stakeholders to support inclusive hiring deci
- sionsAct as a brand ambassador, promoting values and inclusive behaviours exter
nallyAbo
- ut YouProven recruitment experience within legal or professional services, or from an agency specialising in these
- sectorsStrong track record of sourcing candidates directly through a variety of c
- hannelsExperience managing end-to-end recruitment processes and interviewing can
- didatesComfortable handling complex hiring challenges and providing practical so
lutionsSkills & Comp
- etenciesExcellent stakeholder management and influencin
- g skillsStrong communication and collaboration a
- bilitiesHighly organised with strong attention t
- o detailAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced env
ironment
- KnowledgeGood understanding of the legal or professional services tale
- nt marketFamiliarity with modern recruitment methodologies and sourcing t
- echniquesCurious mindset with a desire to innovate and continuously improve
processesWhat’
- s on OfferOpportunity to work within a globally recognised, forward-thinking or
- ganisationExposure to senior stakeholders and complex recruitmen
- t projectsA collaborative and inclusive team e
- nvironmentOngoing professional development through training, mentoring, and on-the-jo
- b learningHybrid working model with a balance of office and remo
te working…