Legal Recruitment Specialist

One of our superb US law firm clients (who were actually one of the first to open a London office many decades ago) are hiring Legal Recruitment Specialist to join their London Human Resources team! This is a newly created role and will report to the Senior HR Manager and will have a proactive approach to talent acquisition for London:

• Salary to £65,000
• Working hours, 09:30-17:30
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 remote)
• Excellent employee benefits including generous holiday and pension plus medical insurance

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Recruitment Specialist:

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for lawyers, paralegals, and business services position within the London office
• Work closely with hiring managers to fully understand their hiring needs and prepare job descriptions
• Utilise a variety of channels to source candidates
• Forge strong relationships with recruitment agencies and ensure up-to-date terms of business are in place
• Work closely with the HR Assistant to oversee the interview scheduling process and preparation of offer letters and contract documentation
• Coordinate the on-boarding process for new hires to ensure a smooth transition to the firm

Skills & Requirements of the Legal Recruitment Specialist:

• A minimum of 2 years’ recruitment experience within a law firm.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the legal industry