Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Manager Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,HR/Recruitment

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, Linked In 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…