Senior Legal Recruiter

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for legal positions across multiple practice areas and geographies.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract diverse and qualified talent.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates for skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, define job requirements, and advise on recruitment best practices.
• Manage recruitment activities through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), ensuring timely updates and data accuracy.
• Coordinate interview logistics and ensure a consistent and professional candidate experience.
• Negotiate job offers and support pre-boarding and onboarding processes in collaboration with HR and operations teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation of hiring activity and candidate records in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Contribute to process improvements, TA projects, and employer branding initiatives to enhance the overall hiring strategy.
• Collaborate with HR partners to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or Master s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruiting, with a strong focus on legal or professional services roles.
• Experience using ATS platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, Greenhouse or similar.
• Full-cycle recruitment expertise
• Legal industry knowledge and understanding of legal talent requirements
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Strong sourcing techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, referrals, etc)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation and offer management
• Relationship building with internal stakeholders
• Process improvement and attention to detail
• Familiarity with HR processes, compliance, and onboarding
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Professional certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent is preferred.

• This role typically operates in a professional office setting or remote work environment.
• The position may require sitting or standing for extended periods and frequent use of office tools and equipment.