Legal Recruiter

This is a remote position.

We are looking for a Legal Recruiter with a strong legal background,ideally a qualified lawyer—who has experience in talent acquisition within the legal field. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in legal recruitment and talent strategy, withdemonstratedsuccess incurating and implementing Learning & Development (L&D) programs for legal professionals. This is a strategic role requiring an individual who understands both the nuances of legal practice and the hiring/lifecycle needs of legal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead full-cycle legal recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, and placing qualified legal professionals across variousjurisdictions.

- Build andmaintainstrong pipelines of legal talent for ongoing and future client needs.

- Collaborate with clients to understand legal hiring requirements, practice areas, and culture fit.

- Utilize your legal background to assess candidate legal competencies and suitability for specific legal roles.

- Develop and implement Learning & Development (L&D) strategies for internal and external legal talent.

- Design onboarding and upskilling programs tailored for lawyers, paralegals, and legal support professionals.

- Track success metrics related to placements, training, and professional growth.

- Stay updated with legal industry trends, hiring practices, and L&D innovations.

Requirements
Qualifications:
- Law degree and legal qualificationrequired(admission in anyjurisdiction); experience in legal practice preferred.

- 5+ years of combined experience in legal recruiting and/or legal practice, with at least 2 years focused on talent acquisition or L&D.

- Proven experience designing or overseeing legal L&D programs (compliance, continuing legal education, onboarding, etc.).

- Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with legal professionals at all levels.

- Excellent organizational and project management skills with a proactive and strategic mindset.

- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), remote work tools, and legal industry job boards.

Benefits

- Hybrid work setting

- Competitive compensation package

- Access to industry-leading design tools and technology

- Regular training and development opportunities to enhance your HR skills.

Originally posted on Himalayas