Head of Talent (Attraction & Recruitment) – Law Firm

City Law Firm – 12 month fixed‑term contract – London (hybrid working)

Salary: £80k‑£110k (DoE)+ and great benefits.

Overview

Our client, a leading City Law Firm, is looking for an interim Head of Talent / Head of Recruitment with strong recruitment and talent acquisition experience ideally gained in a legal or professional services environment, to join their HR department.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively develop effective working relationships with partners and line managers across the firm.
• Provide hiring managers with advice, guidance and support to deliver a consistent and fair approach to recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Manage the end‑to‑end senior‑level recruitment process through direct and indirect sourcing methods and identify the best strategies to attract senior individuals.
• Proactively use recruitment platforms to advertise roles.
• Create innovative hiring solutions adaptable to the ever‑changing market.
• Ensure the company’s diversity and inclusion objectives are aligned with recruitment strategies.
• Manage data to drive recruitment decisions and prepare reports for the SMT.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar strategic and operational Senior Talent / Recruitment management role, ideally in legal or professional services.
• Experience in senior‑level recruitment.
• Proven track record of delivering senior‑level recruitment solutions and projects in a complex, fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing team members.
• Solid track record of working with senior management / senior stakeholders.
• Ability to use data successfully to assist decision‑making and reporting on ROI.
• Excellent project management and impeccable organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and excellent relationship management with proven ability to gain credibility at all levels.
• IT literate, including MS Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong academics.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary, core and flexible benefits scheme, 25+ days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance, discretionary bonus and much more (pro rata). Standard working hours 9.30 am‑5.30 pm. Hybrid working offered.

Application

If you are interested in this fantastic contract role and possess the skills and experience we’re looking for, please submit your CV as soon as possible, quoting “LO – Head of Talent – Contract”.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Law Practice, Professional Services, and Legal Services