As Senior / Lateral Talent Acquisition Partner, you will lead the senior hiring strategy with a focus on Partner recruitment and leadership appointments within Business Services. You’ll work directly with senior stakeholders to shape workforce plans, talent strategy and long-term capability aligned to the firm’s growth. The role blends strategic consulting, complex executive search and proactive pipeline development to strengthen our leadership bench. You’ll contribute to international hiring across multiple markets and enhance our employer brand in senior talent communities.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end recruitment for Partner and senior Business Services roles
Develop tailored search and attraction strategies for complex hires
Build and maintain talent pipelines across priority practice areas, locations and leadership disciplines
Conduct talent mapping, market research and direct sourcing activities
Partner with senior leaders to understand workforce plans and future talent needs
Provide market intelligence on talent availability, remuneration and hiring risks
Manage relationships with executive search firms, recruitment agencies and suppliers
Use data and market insight to drive informed hiring decisions
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the lifecycle
Collaborate with People Business Partners, Early Talent and RPO for a joined-up approach to talent acquisition
Support Equity, Diversity and Inclusion through inclusive recruitment practices
Provide day-to-day leadership to the Resourcing Coordinator
Key requirements
Significant experience in Talent Acquisition, Executive Search or senior-level recruitment
Proven track record of delivering senior, specialist or leadership appointments
Experience in legal services, professional services, consulting or other complex environments
Strong direct sourcing, talent mapping and market research capabilities
Experience building talent pipelines and translating business objectives into recruitment strategies
Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with credibility
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of senior hiring markets
Experience managing agency and executive search partnerships
Excellent analytical skills and use of market intelligence to shape decisions
High discretion and professionalism in confidential appointments
People management or supervisory experience
Outstanding communication, organisation and stakeholder engagement skills
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