Legal Talent Acquisition Specialist

• global law firm
• temp to perm

About Our Client

A global law firm with a collaborative, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and supports growth and development. The firm combines legal expertise and commercial insight to deliver innovative, cross-border solutions, working as one global team to drive success for clients.

Job Description

• Act as a trusted advisor on entry-level recruitment to hiring partners and stakeholders
• Lead and execute entry-level hiring strategy for the Houston office
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviews, and offers
• Provide market insights and regular updates to stakeholders
• Deliver a seamless candidate experience from outreach through onboarding
• Align hiring efforts with the firm's growth goals
• Collaborate with lateral recruiting team and sponsors to support strategic growth
• Handle candidate inquiries and ongoing communications
• Coordinate lateral interview scheduling and feedback processes
• Track recruitment metrics, including submissions and spend
• Support cross-office stakeholder requests
• Manage agency relationships and active searches
• Contribute to additional recruitment projects as needed

The Successful Applicant

• 3+ years of legal recruiting experience, ideally with a focus on entry-level hiring in a law firm or professional services environment
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment in a competitive market, including candidate and agency negotiations
• Strong understanding of recruiting strategies, sourcing, and candidate engagement, with a proactive and innovative approach
• Confident advising hiring partners and candidates, with professionalism and discretion
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and deliver against hiring goals
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems
• Team-oriented but able to work independently
• Flexible with working hours and able to meet in-office requirements

What's on Offer

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term growth
• High-impact role leading entry-level recruitment for a global law firm
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic hiring initiatives
• Collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment
• Opportunity to innovate and shape recruitment strategies in a competitive market
• Broad experience across both entry-level and lateral hiring
• Professional development within a globally recognized firm
• Competitive compensation and benefits (upon conversion)