Manager - Talent Acquisition

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and manage recruitment for junior, mid, and senior-level positions across legal and corporate functions. This role is critical in ensuring a robust and efficient hiring process that aligns with the firm's standards of excellence and culture. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in professional services recruitment, with deep understanding of law firm dynamics and candidate engagement.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruitment Management

- Manage the complete hiring cycle for junior, mid-level, and senior-level positions (excluding partners).

- Collaborate closely with Practice Group Leaders, Hiring Managers, and HR team to define role requirements, sourcing strategy, and timelines.

- Source and evaluate candidates using job portals, LinkedIn, internal referrals, and legal recruitment agencies.

Interview Coordination & Evaluation

- Schedule and coordinate interviews with internal stakeholders, ensuring a smooth candidate experience.

- Assist in structuring evaluation criteria and collating feedback post interviews.

- Maintain strong communication with shortlisted candidates through each stage.

Vendor Management

- Engage and manage external recruitment partners/legal search firms.

- Share mandates, negotiate commercials, and ensure delivery quality.

Hiring Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure timely documentation for offers, background checks, and internal approvals.

- Maintain updated trackers, candidate database, and recruitment MIS reports.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as a point of contact for all hiring-related queries from business heads, HR leadership, and external partners.

- Provide regular updates and market insights on hiring progress and challenges.

Recruitment Metrics & Process Improvement

- Track key hiring metrics such as TAT, cost-per-hire, offer-to-join ratio, and source effectiveness.

- Recommend improvements to the recruitment process to increase efficiency and quality of hires.

Candidate Profile

- Education: MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent post-graduate qualification.

- Experience: Minimum 10+ years in recruitment; experience with law firms, consulting, or professional services is preferred.

- Proven expertise in hiring legal professionals and corporate staff up to senior managerial level.

- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; ability to handle pressure and multitask.

- Tech-savvy, with working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Excel, and recruitment dashboards.