Strategic Legal Talent Advisor

Mills & Reeve; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills & Reeve in the UK is seeking a results-driven legal recruiter to build trusted partnerships with stakeholders and act as a credible advisor on talent across lawyers and business services. Based in Birmingham, Manchester, Cambridge or Norwich, you will manage a caseload, source via LinkedIn, and collaborate with internal clients and agencies to shape sustainable talent pipelines.

You will blend market insight with adapting to AI-enabled processes, maintain high client service standards, and

Qualifications

• End-to-end (360) recruitment experience.
• Legal recruitment experience (agency or inhouse) across Paralegal to Principal Associate.
• Strong stakeholder management and client service within tight timescales.
• LinkedIn sourcing and market mapping experience for direct hires.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders on recruitment and understand business priorities.
• Manage own caseload of vacancies and offer proactive, commercial advice.
• Attract and source candidates using appropriate channels and supplier relationships.
• Oversee selection, interviews, and timely candidate feedback.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Legal recruitment

Stakeholder mgmt

LinkedIn sourcing

Direct candidate eng.

Communication

AI curiosity

Job description

Mills & Reeve in the UK is seeking a results-driven legal recruiter to build trusted partnerships with stakeholders and act as a credible advisor on talent across lawyers and business services. Based in Birmingham, Manchester, Cambridge or Norwich, you will manage a caseload, source via LinkedIn, and collaborate with internal clients and agencies to shape sustainable talent pipelines.

You will blend market insight with adapting to AI-enabled processes, maintain high client service standards, and