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Senior Specialist: Recruitment
Mayer Brown
Original Job Summary
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
How to Get Hired at Mayer Brown
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Mayer Brown's culture: Understand firm values and global operations.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight legal and recruitment expertise.
- Emphasize ATS skills: Showcase proficiency in recruitment tools.
- Prepare for interviews: Review EMEA recruitment case studies.