Legal Recruiter

The SR Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading recruitment firm as a Legal Recruiter in New York, where you will manage the full recruitment cycle, develop client relationships, and work in a dynamic team environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hybrid schedule, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and generous PTO.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Generous PTO policies

Employer match on 401(k) contributions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Legal recruitment or sales required.
• Strong business development skills and ability to generate new leads.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full recruitment cycle.
• Proactively seek out and develop new business opportunities.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate the hiring process.

Skills

Business Development

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

This range is provided by The SR Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from The SR Group

At the SR Group, we have five brands focusing on different industries across the nation. Taylor Root is our group of trusted advisors in the law, compliance, and professional services industry, offering proven recruitment services to a wide range of businesses and institutions. Through integrity, flexibility, specialist expertise and always delivering results, we’ve built lasting relationships with professionals and businesses.

By choosing to work at The SR Group under Taylor Root, you’ll be part of an established search and recruitment firm where you’ll be supported every step of the way. As a global company, we offer the opportunity to progress your career here in the U.S. or potentially work in one of our international offices in Europe or the Middle East.

Job Description:

• Take ownership of the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and placing candidates in a variety of roles.
• Business Development: Proactively seek out and develop new business opportunities by identifying potential clients, building relationships, and promoting our recruitment services to prospective clients.
• Manage existing client relationships by understanding their hiring needs, offering strategic talent solutions, and delivering a high level of customer service.
• Collaborate with internal teams and hiring managers to align recruitment efforts with business goals and ensure client satisfaction.
• Utilize a wide range of sourcing strategies to identify top talent, including job boards, networking, referrals, and social media.
• Screen and interview candidates to assess their skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate the hiring process from start to finish.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior recruiters and support staff.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to continually refine your recruiting strategies.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of proven experience in Legal recruitment or sales within a law firm or a staffing agency (REQUIRED)
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related field (required)
• Strong business development skills with the ability to generate new leads and convert them into clients
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport and foster long-term relationships with candidates and clients
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• A proactive and results-driven approach with a passion for sales and recruitment
• Competitive salary (DOE): $65,000–$85,000
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive team environment
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid schedule with 2–3 days in-office in Midtown Manhattan
• Multiple health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision for employees and their families, plus various voluntary benefit options.
• 100% employer-covered High Deductible Health Plan for employee-only coverage, plus employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability for all full-time employees.
• Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
• Generous PTO policies, plus 10 paid holidays off!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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