Legal Recruitment Consultant - London

Full Job Description

We are on the lookout for like-minded, high-achieving individuals who are motivated to join our team and play a key role in developing and enhancing our international legal recruitment business.

Whether you are an experienced Recruitment Consultant with a minimum of 12+ months in the field or a lawyer contemplating a career change, with legal recruitment piquing your interest, we welcome your application.

Given our strong ties with prestigious firms worldwide, this opportunity presents a warm desk for someone well-versed in the legal market. Come aboard and be part of a team dedicated to making significant strides in the legal recruitment landscape.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full 360 role – headhunting and placing legal professionals.
• Building relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identifying candidates and building project lists.
• Contacting potential candidates via database, email and other networking platforms, such as LinkedIn.
• Conducting headhunting calls and meetings with potential candidates.
• Market mapping.
• Specing candidates to prospective clients.
• Prepping and debriefing with both candidates and clients.
• Updating our database with all candidate information and recruitment processes for the team.
• Collecting intel on hiring trends and recent people moves and reporting to the team.
• Closing candidates and acting as an advisor to both candidates and clients during this process.
• Drafting job adverts and job specifications.
• Assisting with drafting blogs and other marketing materials.
• Assisting with salary guides.
• Running client meetings.
• Obtaining testimonials and writing up case studies.

REQUIREMENTS

12+ months of recruitment experience preferred legal recruitment but not essential - would also consider a background in professional services - accountancy, banking and finance recruitment experience. OR a lawyer looking for a career change into recruitment.

• Bachelor’s degree – LLB preferred, but not essential.
• Driven individual.
• High attention to detail.
• Passion for contributing to the growth of the dynamic organisation.
• Drive to grow & develop every day.
• Interest in the global legal landscape.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
• A proactive, positive and energetic approach and attitude.

ABOUT SONDER

Sonder Consultants stands as a premier global legal search and recruitment consultancy, specialising in private practice appointments. Our team of consultants boasts an unparalleled understanding of our markets, providing our network with an exceptional level of expertise. This proficiency has earned us the distinction of being preferred suppliers to a diverse array of esteemed global law firms.

What sets us apart is our innovative approach to recruitment. We leverage our exclusive network, cutting-edge technology, and invaluable market insights to deliver a fresh and distinctive experience. With offices strategically positioned in London, Sydney, New York, and LA, Sonder Consultants is committed to guiding individuals through their career transitions, whether they're seeking opportunities locally, nationally, or internationally.

WHY SONDER

• High earning potential – competitive commission scheme with no threshold.
• A clear pathway to seniority.
• Ongoing training and development.
• High-performance culture.
• International secondment opportunities.
• Unlimited annual leave and other benefits & incentives.

PROGRESSION

We are a growing business where you’d have the opportunity for fast-tracked career progression, with clear promotion criteria outlined from the outset. For the right candidate, there would be the opportunity to spend time in any of our offices globally as part of our internal development programme.

START

Interviewing ASAP

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LinkedIn: @sonderconsultants