One of our clients, a leading law firm, is looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to manage end-to-end hiring across legal and business support functions. The ideal candidate will have prior recruitment experience within a law firm and possess a strong understanding of the legal talent landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for Associates, Senior Associates, Partners, and Business Services roles. Partner with Practice Heads and business leaders to understand hiring requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
Source, identify, and engage high-calibre legal professionals through multiple channels, including direct search, referrals, and professional networks. Conduct candidate screening, coordinate interviews, manage assessments, and drive the offer and onboarding process.
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of legal talent for current and future hiring needs. Provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and hiring trends within the legal industry.
Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Work closely with HR and hiring managers to ensure timely closures and seamless onboarding.
Maintain recruitment trackers, dashboards, and hiring metrics while ensuring data accuracy. Strengthen employer branding initiatives and represent the firm at networking and recruitment events where required.
Drive process improvements and ensure adherence to recruitment policies and best practices.
Desired Candidate Profile
Graduate or Postgraduate in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 5ā8 years of Talent Acquisition experience, with prior experience in a law firm being mandatory.
Proven experience in hiring across legal practice areas and business support functions. Strong understanding of the legal recruitment market and law firm hiring dynamics.
Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple mandates and deliver within tight timelines. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Key Competencies
Legal Recruitment
Stakeholder Management
Talent Mapping & Market Research
Candidate Experience
Offer Negotiation
Employer Branding
Recruitment Analytics & MIS
Relationship Management
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 5ā8 Years
Mandatory Requirement: Prior Talent Acquisition experience in a law firm.
Industry: Legal Services. Employee Size:
