Join DAC Beachcroft and help shape the future of our leadership talentAt DAC Beachcroft, we're one of the UK's leading international law firms, providing legal advice and strategic support to insurers, businesses and public sector organisations across the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
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Our success is built on the quality of our people, and we're committed to attracting exceptional talent that helps drive our continued growth and long-term success. We're now looking for a Senior / Lateral Talent Acquisition Partner to lead our senior hiring strategy, with a particular focus on Partner recruitment and key leadership appointments across our Business Services functions.
This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to work directly with senior stakeholders across the firm, influencing workforce planning, talent strategy and long-term organisational capability. Why join DAC Beachcroft? This is far more than a delivery-focused recruitment role.
You'll play a critical part in identifying and attracting the senior leaders who will shape the future of our business. Working closely with Partners, senior leadership teams and People colleagues, you'll provide strategic hiring advice, deliver complex search assignments and help develop stronger direct sourcing and talent pipelining capabilities across the firm.
You'll also contribute to our international growth agenda, supporting hiring activities across multiple markets and strengthening our employer brand within senior talent communities. At DAC Beachcroft, we're proud of our collaborative culture, commitment to inclusion and focus on helping our people thrive.
You'll join a forward-thinking Talent Acquisition team where your expertise, ideas and market insight will have genuine impact. Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end recruitment activity for Partner and senior Business Services appointments.
Develop tailored search and attraction strategies for complex, strategic hires.
Build and maintain talent pipelines across priority practice areas, locations and leadership disciplines.
Conduct talent mapping, market research and proactive direct sourcing activities.
Partner with senior business leaders to understand workforce plans, growth objectives and future talent needs.
Provide market intelligence and trusted advice on talent availability, recruitment strategy, remuneration and hiring risks.
Manage relationships with executive search firms, recruitment agencies and preferred suppliers.
Use recruitment data and external market insight to drive informed hiring decisions.
Deliver an exceptional and highly professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Work closely with People Business Partners, Early Talent and RPO colleagues to ensure a joined-up approach to talent acquisition.
Support DAC Beachcroft's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion commitments through inclusive recruitment practices.
Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the Resourcing Coordinator.
Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseWe're interested in hearing from individuals who can bring a blend of recruitment expertise, commercial awareness and strong stakeholder management capability.
You'll likely have: Significant experience within Talent Acquisition, Executive Search or senior-level recruitment. A proven track record of delivering senior, specialist or leadership appointments.
Experience within legal services, professional services, consulting or another complex, relationship-driven environment. Strong direct sourcing, talent mapping and market research capabilities.
Experience building talent pipelines and translating business objectives into effective recruitment strategies.
The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with credibility and confidence.
Strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of senior hiring markets.
Experience managing agency and executive search partnerships.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to use market intelligence to shape hiring decisions.
High levels of discretion, judgement and professionalism when handling confidential appointments.
Previous people management or supervisory experience.
Outstanding communication, organisation and stakeholder engagement skills. Additional InformationAs a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. xohmjla
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