Legal Talent Acquisition Partner (Legal)

TL;DR

Legal Talent Acquisition Partner (Legal Recruitment): Managing end-to-end hiring for a broad legal portfolio with an accent on high-volume campaigns and proactive talent pipelining. Focus on strategic sourcing of passive legal talent and advising senior stakeholders on role design and assessment.

Location: Hybrid (United Kingdom)

Company

A specialist professional services and technology firm partnering with leading insurance and highly regulated global businesses to manage risk and digital transformation.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end hiring for a diverse legal portfolio, including Paralegals, File Handlers, and Lead Lawyers.
• Execute high-volume recruitment campaigns delivered with pace, structure, and consistency.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles to stay ahead of demand.
• Engage passive legal talent through targeted sourcing, professional networks, and market intelligence.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to advise on role design, assessment methods, and interview best practices.
• Utilize ATS metrics and data-driven insights to refine recruitment processes and elevate performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in high-volume legal recruitment, either in-house or within an agency.
• Strong understanding of legal role structures, qualification pathways, and current market trends.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously without compromising quality.
• Confidence in stakeholder management and the ability to influence leaders using data and insight.
• Excellent sourcing capabilities and experience in long-term talent pooling.
• Proficiency in using ATS platforms and recruitment analytics.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional development through the hirify.global Innovation Lab and a leadership training programme.
• Funding for professional qualifications and various learning opportunities.
• Financial security with a pension (5% employer contribution) and 4x life assurance.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including a 24/7 confidential helpline (EAP) and inclusive employment policies.
• Flexible working arrangements and a holiday package starting at 25 days.

Hiring process

• Initial application and CV review.
• Two stages of interviews to assess fit and competency.
• Offer and hiring stage.