Senior Recruitment Specialist

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a Senior Recruitment Specialist to manage the end-to-end recruitment process for lateral associates. This role involves building strong relationships with internal teams and recruitment agencies, delivering recruitment strategies, and staying updated on market trends. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal recruitment and strong communication skills, with a salary of up to £85,000 and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal or professional services recruitment.
• Confident managing multiple priorities and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for lateral associate hires.
• Develop and deliver recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and recruitment agencies.
• Proactively source candidates and explore new ways to attract talent.
• Stay up to date on market trends and share insights to guide hiring decisions.
• Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes across the region.

Skills

Legal recruitment experience

Relationship management

Strong communication

Applicant tracking systems

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Recruitment Specialist

International Law Firm

London (3/2 hybrid working)

Permanent

Up to £85,000

A leading international law firm is looking for a Senior Recruiting Specialist to join its London team. The firm has offices across Europe and the Middle East and is known for its collaborative, high-performing culture.

In this role, you’ll manage the full recruitment process for lateral associates, working closely with senior stakeholders and external partners. You’ll also help develop consistent recruitment practices and support process improvements across multiple offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for lateral associate hires.
• Develop and deliver recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and recruitment agencies.
• Proactively source candidates and explore new ways to attract talent.
• Stay up to date on market trends and share insights to guide hiring decisions.
• Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes across the region.

About You

• Experience in legal or professional services recruitment.
• Confident managing multiple priorities and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Skilled in using applicant tracking systems and MS Office.
• Degree or equivalent experience.