My client, a leading international law firm, with offices across all the major cities in the globe, are looking to recruit a Talent Acquisition Specialist covering an FTC for 6 months.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing HR function where talent acquisition plays a central role in enabling business success. The organisation operates in a fast-paced, highly competitive market and is committed to building future-ready hiring strategies that align with long-term growth ambitions
.
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will partner closely with key stakeholders across legal practice groups and business services functions to deliver best-in-class recruitment solutions. You will take ownership of hiring strategies, proactively identify future talent needs and build strong pipelines to support ongoing business growt
h.
This role combines strategic planning, hands-on recruitment delivery, and stakeholder engagement, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organisati
on.
Key Responsibilit
- ies:
Develop a deep understanding of your assigned business areas to inform hiring strat - egiesProduce market intelligence, competitor insights, and hiring trends to guide decision-m
- akingCollaborate with HR and resource management teams on workforce planning and future hiring
- needsBuild strong internal relationships to influence and shape recruitment str
- ategyManage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through to offer and onboa
- rdingDesign and execute targeted attraction campaigns and sourcing strat
- egiesBuild and maintain strong talent pipelines using direct sourcing and market mapping techn
- iquesDeliver efficient, high-quality recruitment processes across multiple live
- rolesUtilise ATS and CRM systems to manage candidate pipelines and report on act
- ivityMonitor recruitment effectiveness using data and recommend improve
- mentsContribute to HR transformation initiatives and recruitment process enhance
- mentsEnsure consistent adoption of best practice across the hiring life
- cycleAct as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and senior stakeholders, including Par
- tnersProvide guidance on attraction, assessment, and candidate management in a competitive m
- arketDeliver a seamless and engaging candidate experience at all s
- tagesBuild strong relationships with niche and high-demand talent commun
- itiesManage agency relationships and ensure alignment with inclusive hiring stan
- dardsChampion inclusive recruitment practices and support diversity objec
- tivesProvide insights and data to stakeholders to support inclusive hiring deci
- sionsAct as a brand ambassador, promoting values and inclusive behaviours exter
nally
Abo
- ut You
Proven recruitment experience within legal or professional services, or from an agency specialising in these - sectorsStrong track record of sourcing candidates directly through a variety of c
- hannelsExperience managing end-to-end recruitment processes and interviewing can
- didatesComfortable handling complex hiring challenges and providing practical so
lutions
Skills & Comp
- etenciesExcellent stakeholder management and influencin
- g skillsStrong communication and collaboration a
- bilitiesHighly organised with strong attention t
- o detailAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced env
ironment
- KnowledgeGood understanding of the legal or professional services tale
- nt marketFamiliarity with modern recruitment methodologies and sourcing t
- echniquesCurious mindset with a desire to innovate and continuously improve
processes
What’
- s on OfferOpportunity to work within a globally recognised, forward-thinking or
- ganisationExposure to senior stakeholders and complex recruitmen
- t projectsA collaborative and inclusive team e
- nvironmentOngoing professional development through training, mentoring, and on-the-jo
- b learningHybrid working model with a balance of office and remo