Talent Engagement Manager

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About Konexo

Konexo, developed by Eversheds Sutherland, provides alternative legal services and consulting to support in‑house legal and compliance functions across the globe. Our teams are based in the UK, US, Asia and Middle East. We provide a full range of services – all supported by advanced technology, smart systems and bright minds – from helping to design the optimum team, to providing interim resourcing, managed services and large‑scale project support.

About the Interim Resourcing team

The Interim Resourcing team within Konexo is an established player in the flexible legal staffing market. Created to meet client demand for interim legal, company secretarial, HR and compliance professionals, we provide access to consultant resources with the support of a globally branded law firm.

Role

We are looking for a Talent Engagement Manager to join our Konexo team in London. This is a pivotal role focused on attracting, engaging and onboarding high‑calibre legal professionals into our flexible resourcing platform. You will own the candidate attraction strategy, deliver an exceptional application experience and maintain strong relationships with our consultant lawyer community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative strategies to attract freelance lawyers and legal professionals.
• Act as the primary contact for candidates, providing a positive and inclusive experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our consultant lawyer network.
• Organize and attend candidate‑facing events (virtual and in‑person) to promote Konexo.
• Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process: screening, interviewing, and progressing candidates.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication with applicants throughout the process.
• Oversee onboarding of new consultants, ensuring compliance and smooth integration into the platform.
• Maintain and refresh talent pools within our CRM/ATS.
• Proactively identify skills gaps and pipeline needs to meet client demand.
• Collaborate with account managers to align talent supply with project requirements.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and candidate feedback to enhance processes.
• Work closely with marketing to develop campaigns that strengthen Konexo’s brand in the flexible legal market.
• Support strategic projects such as diversity initiatives, training programs, and technology enhancements.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in legal recruitment (either agency or talent acquisition).
• Demonstrable understanding and interest in alternative resourcing models.
• Proficiency with CRM and ATS systems such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Bullhorn.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills.
• An eye for detail and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Experience managing candidate engagement events.

What’s in it for you?

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable.
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, and recognise individual performance.
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to hybrid models.
• We support your health and performance through dental, healthcare and wellness support.
• We support diversity and inclusion through a powerful commitment to inclusion.
• We provide a platform for your career with structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs.
• We provide international and cross‑function exposure.
• We offer opportunities to give back through pro bono work and community engagement.
• We help you plan ahead with retirement planning, insurance and assurance.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches, fostering diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. We work hard to continue building a diverse and inclusive culture, monitoring and reporting on our progress and impact, and developing our approach. Many of our people work flexibly, and we are open to accommodating flexible working arrangements. If this is important to you, please discuss it during the recruitment process. We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process – if you need any adjustment or support, please let us know so we can assist you.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development and Sales

Industry

Law Practice