Legal Recruitment Researcher

Ruth Moran; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier legal search firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Legal Recruitment Researcher. This role involves comprehensive research to identify top legal talent across various practice areas and jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have deep market knowledge, outstanding research capabilities, and experience with legal recruitment platforms. The firm offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a clear career progression path.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Excellent bonus structure

Comprehensive training and development program

Premium office location

Private healthcare and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of the legal sector, including different practice areas and the structure of law firms.
• Previous experience in legal recruitment research or a background in legal practice.
• Proficiency in various research methodologies, including boolean search techniques, LinkedIn Recruiter, and legal databases.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage sophisticated search projects using LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Conduct extensive market mapping exercises to understand talent distribution.
• Execute targeted headhunting campaigns for specialist and senior legal roles.

Skills

Legal sector understanding

Research methodologies

Communication skills

Headhunting skills

Analytical skills

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Pirical

Atlas

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Client:

Ruth Moran

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

Legal Recruitment Researcher - Join a Premier Legal Search Firm

We are seeking an experienced Recruitment Researcher to join one of the most established and prestigious legal recruitment consultancies. This role offers an opportunity to work with leading law firms and in-house legal departments worldwide, helping to identify and attract exceptional legal talent.

About the Role

This is a 180 delivery role working closely with their senior legal recruitment consultants, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive research and mapping projects to identify top legal talent across various practice areas and jurisdictions. You will utilize multiple search methodologies to build detailed market intelligence and develop talent pools for challenging search assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage sophisticated search projects using LinkedIn Recruiter, identifying and engaging with qualified legal professionals
• Conduct extensive market mapping exercises to understand talent distribution across firms and sectors
• Execute targeted headhunting campaigns for specialist and senior legal roles
• Engage in strategic cold calling to approach and qualify potential candidates
• Utilize specialist legal recruitment platforms including Pirical and Atlas for market intelligence and candidate identification
• Maintain detailed records of potential candidates, market intelligence, and search activities
• Build and nurture relationships with potential candidates through various communication channels
• Demonstrable understanding of the legal sector, including different practice areas and the structure of law firms
• Previous experience in legal recruitment research or a background in legal practice
• Proficiency in various research methodologies, including boolean search techniques, LinkedIn Recruiter, and legal databases
• Experience with Pirical, Atlas, or similar legal recruitment platforms
• Proven track record in successful headhunting and cold calling of candidates
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and present complex market intelligence
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with legal professionals at all levels
• Experience with candidate mapping and talent pool development

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with the most prestigious law firms and in-house legal departments globally
• Competitive base salary with excellent bonus structure
• Comprehensive training and development program
• Clear career progression path
• Premium office location
• Private healthcare and pension scheme

The ideal candidate will combine deep market knowledge with outstanding research capabilities and a genuine interest in the legal sector. You will be joining a firm known for its exceptional service standards and long-standing relationships with leading legal employers worldwide.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience in legal recruitment research.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

How to Apply

If you are ready for the next stage of your recruitment career, contact Barrie Dewhirst in the strictest confidence on 07487 508210or email[emailprotected]

Equal Opportunities Employer: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.