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Legal Recruitment Client Manager
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Legal Recruitment Client Manager
My client, a leading international law firm with offices in all the major cities across the globe, is looking to hire a Legal Recruitment Client Manager into their wider team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly successful legal resourcing function that connects top-tier legal talent with both internal practice groups and a prestigious client base. Combining elements of legal recruitment, account management, consulting, and business development, the role is ideal for an experienced legal recruiter looking to move into an in-house environment while remaining commercially focused and client-facing.
Working closely with law firm Partners, senior stakeholders, and a network of high-calibre interim lawyers, you will play a key role in managing client relationships, identifying resourcing solutions, and delivering exceptional service across a range of legal disciplines.
As Legal Recruitment Client Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of client requirements, managing the full lifecycle of interim legal placements from initial brief through to successful completion.
You will develop a deep understanding of client needs, match suitable legal professionals to opportunities, negotiate commercial terms, and ensure an outstanding experience for both clients and consultants throughout the engagement.
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This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative position that requires strong stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior legal professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on flexible legal resourcing solutions.
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment and placement process for interim legal professionals.
- Work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders to understand resource requirements and deliver tailored talent solutions.
- Source, assess, and engage experienced legal consultants for a broad range of assignments.
- Negotiate fees, rates, and terms while ensuring commercially successful outcomes.
- Maintain regular communication with clients and consultants throughout assignments to ensure high levels of engagement and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with internal Finance and Operations teams to manage commercial processes, including invoicing and time recording matters.
- Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support wider business growth initiatives.
- Monitor market trends and legal talent availability to ensure the business remains competitive and responsive.
- Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, commercially minded, and relationship-driven professional with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and legal practitioners.
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You will likely possess:
- Experience within legal recruitment, interim legal resourcing, alternative legal services, or a related professional services environment.
- A strong understanding of the legal market and the needs of law firms and in-house legal teams.
- Excellent client management, networking, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and maximise business opportunities.
- A consultative approach with exceptional communication and influencing skills.
- The confidence to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- A high level of organisation, attention to detail, and personal accountability.
- A collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to contribute to a high-performing team culture.
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to join an innovative legal services team that combines the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing business with the support, resources, and reputation of a globally recognised law firm.
It is an excellent opportunity for an agency legal recruiter seeking a move in-house, whilst retaining the client-facing, commercial, and relationship-driven aspects they enjoy most.
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