Manager Legal Talent Acquisition (fully remote, interim)
- Hourly rate: $50-90
- Duration: 3 months +
- Location: Remote
- Industry: Legal
- Hours: 37.5 per week
We are working with a prestigious, global law firm who are looking for an Experienced Recruitment Specialist supporting strategic talent acquisition initiatives. You’ll play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional legal professionals, ensuring a seamless recruitment process and excellent candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and develop tailored sourcing strategies.
- Assess candidates based on skills, experience, and cultural fit through interviews and evaluations.
- Design, implement, and oversee recruitment-related programs and initiatives, including communication strategies.
- Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
- Oversee background checks, reference verifications, and due diligence for new hires.
- Lead recruitment-related social media outreach and branding efforts.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders on relocation, bar exams, and onboarding logistics.
- Support summer program planning and execution, including budgeting, mentorships, and training schedules.
- Stay updated on market trends in compensation and bonus structures to advise leadership.
- Maintain and manage recruitment systems, data entry, and reporting.
- Oversee executive hiring and partner with vendors to source top-tier talent.
- Develop and manage recruiting budgets and long-term workforce planning strategies.
- Lead and mentor a team of recruitment professionals, providing ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Experience:
- 5+ years of recruitment leadership experience gained for a large law firm.
- Demonstrable experience with full-cycle recruitment, especially for client-facing roles and executive positions.
- Strong familiarity with large firm recruitment processes is often preferred.
- Understanding of legal industry standards, roles, and required qualifications (e.g., bar admissions, practice areas, or specialization needs).
- Awareness of market trends in legal compensation, bonuses, and retention practices.
Ready to apply?
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity or have any questions, please apply or contact rileygarnett@oakleafpartnership.com for more information and the full job description.
