Senior Recruitment Adviser

b Overview /b p As part of Weightmans’ Talent Acquisition team, you will lead recruitment for senior legal roles, including Partners and Legal Directors, and drive high-profile campaigns. You’ll partner with hiring managers, map markets, and nurture talent pools to attract top strategic talent. Your work will influence hiring strategy, process improvements, and a best-in-class candidate experience. This role offers impact across the firm’s senior leadership recruitment and employer presence. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Manage caseload of senior vacancies (Partners, Legal Directors) and support for other roles /li li Partner with managers to design tailored, inclusive recruitment processes /li li Deliver end-to-end recruitment for Partner roles /li li Conduct market mapping and headhunting /li li Plan recruitment campaigns and select attraction methods /li li Maintain effective ATS usage and accurate input for partner roles /li li Create/manage talent pools, focusing on direct hiring /li li Engage candidates via job boards, social media, and direct outreach /li li Maintain relationships with stakeholders (managers, candidates, agencies) /li li Provide regular progress updates and address issues/delays /li li Ensure positive candidate experience throughout recruitment /li li Lead offer discussions and negotiations /li li Manage agency PSL, negotiate rates and ensure compliance /li li Understand local candidate markets to choose sourcing methods /li li Identify process improvements and lead change projects /li li Coordinate with HR on offer documents and materials /li li Conduct brand/profile-raising initiatives /li li Produce regular/ad-hoc HR/recruitment reports /li li Stay updated on HR practices and employment law /li li Comply with policies and legislation /li li Perform other related duties as required /li li This list is not exhaustive and tasks may vary /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Substantial recruitment experience at senior level, ideally in legal or professional services /li li Confident in engaging with partners and senior stakeholders /li li Experience managing complex recruitment with multiple stakeholders /li li Direct sourcing and candidate engagement experience /li li Discretion and ability to handle confidential information /li li Knowledge of senior-level hiring considerations (restrictive covenants, notice periods, team moves) /li li Collaborative mindset with focus on exceptional stakeholder and candidate experience /li li Experience using an applicant tracking system /li li Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects/priorities /li li Experience creating/maintaining talent pools /li li Proven track record of improving recruitment processes /li li Excellent influencing and negotiation skills /li li Willingness to learn and adapt /li li Direct apply/communication encouraged /li /ul ul li strong stakeholder management /li li excellent communication /li li negotiation and influencing /li li applicant tracking system (ATS) usage /li li market mapping /li li headhunting /li /ul