HR Manager – Talent Acquisition; Legal

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager – Talent Acquisition (Legal) to lead our recruiting team and play a key role in shaping the future of our legal talent pipeline. This role will be responsible for developing and executing strategic recruitment initiatives, overseeing end-to-end hiring processes, and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of talent acquisition.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in legal recruitment, a passion for people, and a results-driven mindset to help us attract, engage, and retain top legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing recruitment team to meet hiring targets.
• Develop and execute effective hiring strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Utilize a variety of sourcing channels to attract top attorney talent and legal professionals.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR leadership to ensure alignment on talent needs and candidate selection.
• Continuously analyze and enhance recruitment processes to improve efficiency and time-to-fill metrics.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and help increase representation across the organization.
• Optimize recruitment efforts through the use of Applicant Tracking Systems and other HR technologies.
• Strengthen and promote the employer brand to attract and retain high-quality candidates.
• Support broader HR functions, including training, professional development, and performance evaluations.
• Contribute to overall HR operations as needed to support team and company goals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven success in leading recruitment teams and delivering on hiring goals.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, hiring compliance, and HR best practices.
• Experience with high-volume hiring and managing external recruitment partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR/recruiting software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, customer service-oriented approach.
• Solid understanding of core HR functions including onboarding, training, and compensation.
• Prior experience in the legal industry is required.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory, training, or HR business partner role.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Human Resources
• Industries Legal Services

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