Senior Specialist: Recruitment

@ Mayer Brown

Overview

Mayer Brown is an international law firm representing major corporations, funds, and financial institutions. The firm values excellence, strategic partnership, and innovation in all aspects. As a Senior Specialist: Recruitment, you will be a key member of the HR department in the London office.

Purpose Of The Role

This role is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment for business services professionals and fee-earners (lawyers) across the EMEA markets. The ideal candidate combines strategic insight with operational excellence to drive high-quality recruitment outcomes.

Working Hours & Arrangement

The standard hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flexibility based on business needs. The current policy allows for two work-from-home days, with the option for 4 days per week or full time commitments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs and strategies.
• Compile and write business cases for recruitment.
• Prepare job descriptions and select recruiting methods.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for business services and legal roles.
• Source candidates via outreach, job boards, and agencies.
• Conduct screening interviews and coordinate interview processes.
• Ensure timely candidate updates and feedback collection.
• Maintain compliance with local employment laws and firm policies.
• Manage offer processes and maintain records in ATS.
• Support employer branding, reporting, and onboarding initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should be educated to at least A level or equivalent. Experience in legal recruitment across EMEA is essential, along with a strong understanding of business services functions, excellent communication, stakeholder management skills, and proficiency with ATS platforms and recruitment tools.

Key Skills/Competency

• Legal Recruitment
• Full-Cycle Recruitment
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Services
• ATS Proficiency
• Communication
• Operational Excellence
• Analytical Skills
• Compliance
• Team Collaboration