EMEA Legal Recruitment Lead

Baker McKenzie International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie in London is seeking a Recruitment Manager to lead end-to-end fee earner and business professional recruitment, partnering with Practice Group Leaders and HR teams to deliver a best-in-class hiring experience. You will manage direct sourcing, stakeholder relationships, and onboarding handoffs to Talent.

The role requires strong recruitment leadership within a global professional services firm, with an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and data-driven hiring across London and EMEA

Qualifications

• Experience delivering strategic recruitment in a complex global professional services organisation, ideally a law firm.
• International recruitment experience with understanding of London/EMEA resourcing dynamics.
• Proven track record in fee earner recruitment within a global legal services environment.
• Strong direct sourcing experience and ability to attract diverse talent.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment execution for Fee Earner and business professional roles in London, with global support.
• Build strong relationships with Practice Group leadership and key stakeholders to deliver best practice processes.
• Develop and maintain a high-quality passive and active talent pipeline across regions.
• Collaborate with Talent teams, coordinators, and administrators to ensure cohesive recruitment activities.
• Drive sourcing strategies, vendor management, and cost-effective hiring practices.
• Provide reporting on recruitment activity and headcount to leadership.

Skills

Strategic recruitment

Direct sourcing

Stakeholder management

Global professional services

Law firm recruitment

Multi-market knowledge

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Baker McKenzie in London is seeking a Recruitment Manager to lead end-to-end fee earner and business professional recruitment, partnering with Practice Group Leaders and HR teams to deliver a best-in-class hiring experience. You will manage direct sourcing, stakeholder relationships, and onboarding handoffs to Talent.

The role requires strong recruitment leadership within a global professional services firm, with an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and data-driven hiring across London and EMEA