Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Manager

Bridge Legal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K and wellness benefits

Unlimited PTO

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

Bridge Legal in Chicago, IL is seeking a Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Manager to scale our growing team. You will own full-cycle recruiting across product, operations, sales, and client-facing teams, build strong candidate pipelines, and partner with leadership to define role requirements and hiring processes.

The role requires 3+ years of recruiting experience, familiarity with ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter, and the ability to manage multiple roles in a fast-paced startup.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, preferably in startup or high-growth environments.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates and managing recruiting pipelines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines across multiple departments
• Own full-cycle recruiting for priority hires
• Improve hiring speed, quality, and candidate experience
• Develop sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and leadership roles
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
• Coordinate interview workflows and hiring communications
• Help strengthen employer branding and recruiting operations
• Track recruiting KPIs and hiring performance metrics
• Support workforce planning and organizational growth initiatives

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate pipelines

Stakeholder management

Communication

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Tools

ATS systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Recruiting tools

Job description

Bridge Legal is a hyper-growth tech startup that provides an AI-powered platform to help plaintiff law firms and litigation funders streamline mass tort and personal injury casework and unlock value from legal assets. Bridge Legal’s technology transforms fragmented legal workflows into structured, scalable systems—enabling clients to move faster, reduce risk, and achieve better outcomes for those who have been injured and harmed. Through our software, we empower our law firm clients to fight for the rights of the “little guy” with AI, automation, analytics and workflow.

We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of helping provide individuals access to the legal system and bridge the justice gap by enabling law firms to use technology and AI to serve more clients than ever before.

At Bridge Legal, we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the key drivers of success. Our team is made up of talented and passionate individuals who work together to achieve our goals and deliver exceptional results. We value open communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to go above and beyond for our customers and each other. If you're looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued, we invite you to join our team.

Mission:

Bridge Legal is seeking a driven and relationship-oriented Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Manager to help scale our growing organization by identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional talent across product, operational, sales, and client-facing teams. The ideal candidate understands how to identify high-potential talent and is passionate about building teams that contribute meaningfully to company culture, operational excellence, and long-term success. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance high-level recruiting initiatives with hands-on execution.

This role will partner closely with leadership to develop recruiting strategies, strengthen hiring processes, and ensure Bridge Legal continues attracting high-performing individuals who align with our culture, mission, and growth trajectory. As Bridge Legal continues expanding, this individual will help strengthen and evolve recruiting systems, hiring processes, and employer branding efforts to ensure the organization remains competitive in attracting top-tier talent. The Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Manager will serve as a key partner in helping Bridge Legal scale thoughtfully, efficiently, and sustainably while maintaining the collaborative and mission-driven culture that defines our organization.

Status: In-Office

Outcomes:

• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines across multiple departments
• Own full-cycle recruiting for priority hires
• Improve hiring speed, quality, and candidate experience
• Develop sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and leadership roles
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
• Coordinate interview workflows and hiring communications
• Help strengthen employer branding and recruiting operations
• Track recruiting KPIs and hiring performance metrics
• Support workforce planning and organizational growth initiatives

Skill and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, preferably in startup or high-growth environments
• Experience sourcing passive candidates and managing recruiting pipelines
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously
• Familiarity with ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern recruiting tools
• Experience supporting technical, operational, or SaaS hiring preferred
• Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with optimized health benefits (medical, vision and dental), 401K and FSA/HSA benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Bonus opportunities based on performance
• Flexibility for a great work life balance
• Work building located in the heart of the city with beautiful views
• Comprehensive training and mentorship on an ongoing basis with career growth opportunities
• A friendly and diverse work environment with supportive colleagues and leadership team
• Professional autonomy

“Bridge Legal is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status as defined by applicable law. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for open positions.”