Specialist Recruitment Consultant - Legal

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Recruitment Consultant to lead its Legal recruitment practice in Kimberley. You will source, screen, and place top legal talent across firms and in-house teams, leveraging your deep market knowledge and professional networks.

The role offers a hybrid work model, allowing office collaboration with remote options. You will drive growth, foster client relationships, and shape the regional legal recruitment desk with strategic insight and ethical

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, with specialization in Legal recruitment.
• Minimum 4 years of recruitment experience in the legal field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with professional network building.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for legal roles.
• Develop understanding of the legal market and key firms.
• Build relationships with partners, HR managers, and legal professionals.
• Manage full recruitment process with high service levels.
• Advise clients on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent strategies.
• Meet and exceed recruitment targets and KPIs.
• Engage in business development to grow the client base.
• Represent the firm at legal industry events and networks.

Skills

Legal recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Relationship management

Business development

Education

Law degree or HR qualification focused on legal recruitment

Tools

Legal recruitment software

Candidate sourcing platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly specialized Recruitment Consultant to lead its Legal recruitment practice in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This role is essential for connecting top legal talent – from newly qualified lawyers to experienced partners – with leading law firms and in-house legal departments. You will leverage your expertise in the legal field and recruitment to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional placements. Operating within a hybrid model, you will have the flexibility to balance office-based collaboration with remote work. This is a unique opportunity to establish and grow a successful legal recruitment desk in the Kimberley region. We are looking for a driven, knowledgeable, and professional individual with a passion for the legal profession and recruitment excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for a wide spectrum of legal roles, including attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and in-house counsel.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the legal market, including practice areas, key firms, and talent trends.
• Build and foster strong, long-term relationships with partners, HR managers, and legal professionals.
• Manage the entire recruitment process, ensuring a high level of service for both clients and candidates.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, evaluating legal expertise, experience, and professional fit.
• Provide clients with strategic advice on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent acquisition strategies within the legal sector.
• Achieve and exceed challenging recruitment targets and KPIs.
• Actively engage in business development to expand the firm's client base within the legal sector.
• Represent the company professionally at legal industry events and networks.
• Ensure adherence to ethical recruitment standards and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, with a demonstrated specialization in Legal recruitment.
• Minimum of 4 years of recruitment experience in the legal field.
• Deep understanding of legal practice areas, career paths, and the requirements for various legal roles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with legal professionals.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, demonstrating adaptability and effective time management.
• Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities.
• A Law degree or a qualification in Human Resources with a strong focus on legal recruitment is highly desirable.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Kimberley, Northern Cape .
• Proficiency in legal recruitment software and candidate sourcing platforms.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to professional integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and an attractive performance-based commission structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the legal recruitment practice in the region.
• Professional development and continuous training opportunities.
• Work with a prestigious client base of law firms and corporations.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Career advancement prospects within a reputable consultancy.
• Prime office location in Kimberley .
• Generous annual leave and other statutory benefits.
• Potential for bonuses and recognition for outstanding performance.