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Talent Specialist

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Ashurst

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • Perth

AI generated summary

  • You must have legal recruitment experience, advanced interviewing skills, strong relationship management abilities, and the capacity to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will build candidate networks, manage end-to-end recruitment for temporary lawyers, create market maps, liaise with consultants, and oversee internal candidate management systems.

Requirements

  • Proven in-house or agency end-to-end recruitment experience within the legal sector.
  • Advanced interviewing skills with experience of interviewing candidates from a legal background, including at senior levels.
  • Strong people, partnership, relationship management and consulting skills.
  • Proven ability to develop rapport and relationships with candidates to best serve and promote the firm's brand.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to stay focused and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Building the brand of Reach through liaising with external candidates, building direct candidate networks, as well as continuing to foster key agency relationships
  • Developing strong relationships with Reach Consultants and liaising with Consultants about role opportunities as they arise to ensure Reach is meeting both the needs of its clients and the career aspirations of its Consultants
  • Managing the end-to-end recruitment process for temporary/contract lawyers in the Australian offices including drafting job descriptions; screening applications; scheduling interviews and booking rooms/VC facilities for interviews; conducting interviews; and agreeing commercial terms
  • Researching and creating market maps/searches for specific vacancies, and headhunting selected candidates after consultation with relevant partners/hiring managers
  • Administration of internal candidate management and vacancy system, including closing finalised roles, moving candidates through workflow stages, ensuring all contact is recorded against candidates' profiles, and ensuring all hire and cost data is recorded against each role

FAQs

What is the role of the Talent Specialist at Ashurst Advance Reach?

The Talent Specialist will manage the end-to-end recruitment process for temporary/contract lawyers and maintain candidate engagement while supporting the growth of the Reach team in Australia.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The position is available on a full-time permanent basis, but we are also open to considering part-time flexible working arrangements.

What experience is required for this role?

Proven in-house or agency end-to-end recruitment experience within the legal sector is required, along with advanced interviewing skills and strong relationship management capabilities.

Who will the Talent Specialist report to?

The Talent Specialist will report to the National Talent Manager of Ashurst Reach.

What key responsibilities will the Talent Specialist have?

Responsibilities include managing the recruitment process, building candidate networks, developing relationships with consultants, conducting interviews, and administering the internal candidate management system.

What type of environment can the Talent Specialist expect to work in?

The Talent Specialist will work in a close-knit, fun, and supportive team with both national and international presence within the firm.

What benefits does Ashurst offer to its employees?

Benefits include competitive remuneration, flexible working, complimentary gym memberships, corporate health plans, global professional development offerings, and a strong diversity and inclusion program.

What is Ashurst Advance Reach?

Ashurst Advance Reach is the firm's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform, providing access to a high-quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals for both the firm and its clients.

How does Ashurst prioritize diversity and inclusion in its hiring process?

Ashurst aims to recruit, retain, and promote the best talent from diverse backgrounds and is committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees.

What makes Ashurst a unique place to work?

Ashurst is distinguished by its global strength, commitment to innovation and collaboration, and a focus on delivering excellence in legal services.

In a changing world, our vision is to be the most progressive global law firm.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Ashurst is a leading global law firm and for 200 years we have been advising local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments on their most complex transactions, disputes and projects. With 31 offices in 18 countries and a best-friend referral relationship with an Indian law firm, we offer the international insight of a global network combined with local market knowledge. Client focused service: our clients can access deep local knowledge and on-the-ground support wherever they do business, from people they know and trust. We build teams that are specific to our clients'​ needs, combining specialist legal skills, industry experience and regional know-how. We have a track record of successfully managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions and projects. Our focus is on getting to the heart of clients'​ legal needs and delivering practical, commercial solutions. You can find our legal notices at ashurst.com/legal-notices.