Legal Recruiter

About the job

We are on the lookout for like-minded, high-achieving individuals who are motivated to join our team in Los Angeles (Century City) and play a key role in developing and enhancing our international legal recruitment business.

Whether you are an experienced Recruitment Consultant with a minimum of 12+ months in the field or a lawyer contemplating a career change, with legal recruitment piquing your interest, we welcome your application.

Given our strong ties with prestigious firms worldwide, this opportunity presents a warm desk for someone well-versed in the legal market. Come aboard and be part of a team dedicated to making significant strides in the legal recruitment landscape.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Revenue Generation: Drive personal revenue through successful candidate placements and strategic client partnerships.
• Business Development: BD planning and execution alongside senior members of the team.
• Talent Acquisition: Candidate sourcing, headhunting, and market mapping; ensure accurate and up-to-date project lists and market intelligence.
• Client & Candidate Management: Present candidates effectively, manage interview preparation and feedback, and act as a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process.
• Brand & Marketing: Draft job specifications, create engaging content (blogs, case studies), and secure testimonials to strengthen brand presence.
• Strategic Insight: Monitor hiring trends and competitor moves, reporting actionable intelligence to the team.

REQUIREMENTS

12+ months of recruitment experience preferred, legal recruitment but not essential - would also consider a background in professional services - accountancy, banking and finance recruitment experience. OR a lawyer looking for a career change into recruitment.

• 12+ months of recruitment experience OR 12+ months of legal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree – JD/LLB preferred, but not essential.
• Close attention to detail.
• Passion for contributing to the growth of a dynamic organisation.
• Drive to grow and develop every day.
• Interest in the global legal landscape.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
• A proactive, positive and energetic approach and attitude.
• Growth mindset.

ABOUT SONDER

Sonder Consultants is the premier agency for private practice recruitment, dedicated to connecting exceptional associate to partner-level talent with leading law firms worldwide. By focusing exclusively on private practice, we develop a deep understanding of complex law firm dynamics and the unique needs of our clients and candidates. With offices in the UK, US, and APAC, we combine global reach with local expertise to facilitate domestic and international moves. Our diverse team of former BigLaw associates and seasoned recruiters leverages extensive industry knowledge, data insights, and a personalised approach to deliver outstanding service with care and integrity.

WHY SONDER

• High earning potential – competitive commission scheme with no threshold.
• A clear pathway to seniority.
• Ongoing training and development.
• High-performance culture.
• International secondment opportunities.
• Unlimited annual leave and other benefits & incentives.

PROGRESSION

We are a growing business where you’d have the opportunity for fast-tracked career progression, with clear promotion criteria outlined from the outset. For the right candidate, there would be the opportunity to spend time in any of our offices globally as part of our internal development programme.

START

Interviewing ASAP

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Website: : @sonderconsultants