Lateral Recruitment Manager - Temporary Contract

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Lateral Recruitment Manager for a 3-6 month contract in London. This pivotal role involves managing the end-to-end recruitment process for lateral hires, working closely with HR and global teams. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in legal recruitment, organizational proficiency, and the ability to handle multiple vacancies.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' recruitment experience within a global law firm.
• Strong understanding of the legal recruitment market and current hiring trends.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple vacancies and high candidate volumes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of lateral Associate and Special Counsel recruitment in the London office.
• Partner with Practice Group Heads to define hiring needs.
• Coordinate and support the interview process, from scheduling to feedback collection.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Organizational skills

Knowledge of legal recruitment market

Job description

Lateral Recruitment Manager (Contract)Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Contract: 3-6 months
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Salary: Competitive
Start date: ASAP

Ryder Reid Legal is recruiting on behalf of our leading law firm client for a Lateral Recruitment Manager to join their London office on a 3-6 month contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a globally renowned firm in a key recruitment role, supporting the hiring of Associates and Special Counsel in London.

The Lateral Recruitment Manager will lead the end-to-end recruitment process for lateral legal hires across the London office. You will be part of a collaborative HR team alongside a Recruitment & Inclusion Advisor and work cross-functionally with global teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of lateral Associate and Special Counsel recruitment in the London office.
• Partner with Practice Group Heads to define hiring needs and obtain approvals from the New York office.
• Build and maintain strong agency relationships and ensure T&Cs are in place before engagement.
• Use the All Hires portal to track and manage candidate pipelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate and support the interview process, from scheduling to feedback collection and candidate progression.
• Draft offer letters and contracts, and ensure full compliance with UK immigration regulations.
• Provide support across Business Services and Graduate recruitment when required.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years' recruitment experience within a global law firm is essential.
• Strong understanding of the legal recruitment market and current hiring trends.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple vacancies and high candidate volumes.

Please apply now if this sounds like the role for you or give Yasmine a call for more information on 020 7220 9370.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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