Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Legal

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years.  Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

Up to £40k basic salary (depending on experience) + Bonus

Job Description

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Legal

Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield | Hybrid Working

We're looking for an experienced Legal Recruiter to become our first dedicated legal recruitment specialist within our Public Sector Delivery Team.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing area of the business and play a leading role in shaping our legal recruitment offering. You'll bring specialist market knowledge, an established network and a passion for delivery, helping us build our presence across interim and contract legal recruitment.

Working across a portfolio of public sector clients, you'll be responsible for identifying, engaging and securing high-calibre legal professionals while building the talent pipelines that will drive future growth. This is a delivery-focused 180 recruitment role, ideal for someone who enjoys candidate engagement, talent attraction and relationship building.

What you'll be doing

• Source and engage legal professionals through direct search, networking, referrals and market mapping.
• Build and maintain specialist talent pools across a range of legal disciplines.
• Manage the end-to-end candidate journey across interim and contract assignments.
• Conduct candidate assessments and provide high-quality recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop trusted relationships with candidates, hiring managers and client stakeholders.
• Provide market insight, talent intelligence and recruitment expertise.
• Support the growth of our legal recruitment offering through networking, relationship building and knowledge sharing.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Proven experience recruiting within the legal sector.
• Strong knowledge of the legal recruitment market and legal career pathways.
• Strong candidate network and market knowledge.
• Excellent sourcing, headhunting and relationship-building skills.
• A track record of delivering quality legal recruitment outcomes. 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Desirable

• Experience recruiting into local government or the wider public sector.
• Interim or contract recruitment experience. 
• MSP, RPO or talent solutions experience.

Why join us?

Unlike many legal recruitment roles, this isn't about inheriting a mature desk. It's an opportunity to build something.

You'll have the backing of an established client portfolio, the freedom to influence how we approach the legal market, and the chance to become the go-to legal recruitment specialist within the business. If you're looking for a role where your expertise can shape a new specialism and make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you. 

Ideal backgrounds

We're particularly interested in speaking with recruiters who have experience in specialist legal recruitment environments and have built strong networks within the legal market. Relevant backgrounds may include legal recruitment consultancies, specialist public sector recruitment firms, and established legal talent businesses.

Help us build the future of legal recruitment at Reed Talent Solutions - Apply now!

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All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer.  We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.  We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.