Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist - GTM

Brown Rudnick LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Boston is seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the recruitment process for various roles. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience and strong sourcing skills, particularly in agency settings. This role emphasizes building relationships with hiring leaders and guiding a positive candidate experience. The salary range is estimated between $90,000 and $115,000 based on experience, within a collaborative and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, agency experience preferred.
• Expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter and similar sourcing technologies.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills focused on fairness.
• High attention to detail throughout the candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment processes for various positions.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to access diverse talent.
• Evaluate candidate qualifications and provide recommendations.
• Guide compensation discussions and build strong internal relationships.
• Maintain accurate records in the ATS for data transparency.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Sourcing strategies

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS platforms

MS Office

Job description

We strive to be enterprising, respectful, inclusive, insightful, and tenacious in every aspect of our business, including our interactions with clients, colleagues, and the communities where we have a presence. We rely on these core values to serve clients in key practice areas and industries – the pillars of Brown Rudnick: crisis management, which includes restructuring, investigations, and special situations; global litigation; life sciences; technology; and brand and reputation management.

We’re seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing firm. This role will lead full lifecycle recruitment processes for Business Professional, Associate, and Counsel positions globally. The ideal candidate will work closely with hiring leaders to shape talent strategy, drive effective hiring processes, and support the continued growth of the firm’s global workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead a thoughtful and inclusive end‑to‑end recruitment process including kick‑off, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Develop and implement creative, enterprising sourcing strategies that broaden access to talent pools through job boards, networking, direct outreach, referrals, and legal industry channels.
• Evaluate candidate qualifications with insight and fairness, offering well‑reasoned recommendations while cultivating a strong, innovative, and future‑focused talent pipeline.
• Leverage technology, analytics, and recruiting tools to enhance efficiency, improve candidate engagement, and support a more modern and responsive hiring experience.
• Guide compensation discussions with clarity, consistency, and respect, ensuring an equitable and positive experience throughout the closing process.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with internal leaders by serving as a collaborative advisor on hiring best practices, talent trends, and strategic workforce insights.
• Work closely with Recruiting Managers, HR, and firm leadership to support a forward‑looking, values‑aligned hiring strategy and onboarding experience that sets new hires up for long‑term success.
• Maintain open and timely communication with candidates, ensuring they are supported throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Keep accurate and up‑to‑date records within the ATS to support responsible data stewardship, transparency, and sound decision‑making.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance recruiting operations with a tenacious, solutions‑oriented, and enterprising mindset.
• Represent the firm at key recruiting events, professional conferences, and networking engagements as assigned by Recruiting Managers to promote brand awareness and strengthen industry relationships.
• Alongside Recruiting Managers, collaborate with Marketing and Communications to strengthen employer brand initiatives that authentically reflect our culture and attract exceptional attorney and business professional talent.
• Additional projects, duties, and tasks assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of full‑cycle GTM recruiting experience with a strong focus on proactive sourcing; agency experience strongly preferred.
• Expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter and similar industry‑intelligence sourcing technologies and platforms, with a consistent track record of identifying and engaging high‑quality talent.
• Proven ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously with focus, resilience, and thoughtful prioritization, even in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills, grounded in insight, fairness, and respect, with the ability to evaluate talent effectively.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills, contributing to a welcoming and collaborative environment for candidates and colleagues.
• High attention to detail and dedication to providing a positive candidate experience at every stage.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and MS Office, with an enterprising approach to learning new systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate with professionalism, discretion, and integrity, reflecting the firm’s values in every interaction.

Who We Are

Brown Rudnick is a leading international law firm that provides exceptional, client‑driven service in global litigation, crisis management (restructuring, investigations and special situations), brand and reputation management, life sciences and technology. We advise on high‑profile cross‑border matters while providing the kind of personal attention to clients that is typically found at boutiques. Our enterprising and tenacious lawyers serve our clients around the globe from offices in key financial centers in the U.S. and the U.K., and have been recognized by, among others, Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation and Law360 for excellence in their fields.

Salary range based on experience level and location is estimated to be in the range of $90,000-115,000.

Brown Rudnick LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing talented professionals from all backgrounds across the spectrum of diversity. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or another protected characteristic, all as defined by applicable laws.