Legal Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fenwick & West LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenwick & West is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to run full-cycle staff recruitment across multiple departments in New York. The role involves drafting postings, coordinating screenings and interviews, negotiating agency fees, and presenting candidates to hiring managers with offers and onboarding.

The candidate should have 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services, and a solid understanding of employment law.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services
• Knowledge of state and federal employment law
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment: attract, screen, select, and onboard candidates across departments
• Draft and post advertisements; work with agencies; negotiate fees
• Coordinate screening, interviews, and reference/background checks; extend offers
• Develop sourcing plans; build relationships with hiring managers and stakeholder groups
• Provide guidance on recruitment policy and procedures; ensure compliance with laws

Skills

Interviewing skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Recruitment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ATS / HRIS

Job description

Fenwick & West is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to run full-cycle staff recruitment across multiple departments in New York. The role involves drafting postings, coordinating screenings and interviews, negotiating agency fees, and presenting candidates to hiring managers with offers and onboarding.

The candidate should have 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services, and a solid understanding of employment law.