Job Title : Senior Recruitment Specialist (Attorney/Legal Recruiting)
Location : Onsite, Houston, TX
Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
CEG's client, a leading national consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Recruitment Specialist to join their growing team in Houston, TX. This role will leverage recruiting expertise to drive the talent acquisition strategy for high-impact legal professionals. This role will collaborate directly with senior leadership and hiring managers to innovate the way talent is sourced, attracted, and secured. Join a firm committed to continuous advancement and bringing success to middle-market businesses that is experience rapid growth. If you are seeking an opportunity to advance your skills within an environment that fosters learning, open feedback, and support of your career goals, please read further!
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior executives to develop and implement targeted recruiting strategies that align with the firm’s legal hiring needs.
- Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts (Source, Interview, Schedule, Negotiate, Close) for high-level legal roles.
- Build and manage strong relationships with legal candidates, hiring managers, and decision-makers across the organization.
- Create employment branding and marketing strategies to attract passive legal talent through social media, professional networks, and industry events.
- Manage requisition and candidate status updates using an ATS system, ensuring all information is current and accurate.
- Provide hiring managers with regular updates on the progress of open roles, advising on market trends and candidate pipeline strength.
- Source talent through a variety of channels, including direct outreach, networking, and industry events, to build a robust pipeline of legal professionals.
- Assist in offer negotiations and closing processes, ensuring compensation terms meet both candidate expectations and business needs.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in legal recruiting, with a proven track record of sourcing and placing legal professionals in both law firms and corporate environments.
- Experience with full-life cycle recruiting for a variety of legal roles including senior and executive-level positions.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship-building and candidate engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and providing exceptional client service.
- Proficiency in utilizing ATS systems, social media, and legal recruiting tools to drive results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present candidates and recruiting strategies to senior leadership.
What’s in it for you?
- Join a high-performance culture where your impact is recognized and rewarded.
- Access to career growth opportunities and leadership development.
- Competitive benefits package including 401k, full healthcare coverage, free parking, free meals, a gym, and more!
If you're passionate about legal recruiting and excited to make a difference in a rapidly growing consulting firm, apply now!