We are a global legal, risk and compliance search and recruitment consultancy. 

Forming lasting partnerships with our clients and candidates, we are constantly evolving and continue to shape the world’s legal, risk and compliance markets.

Having operated since 1989, we work with many of the most prestigious law firms and businesses around the world. Through 13 international offices and clients and candidates in every corner of the world, we have unrivalled global reach. 

We also actively encourage our employees to work overseas, ensuring that our global reach offers huge opportunities for your career, too. 

We are part of The SR Group, a renowned group of specialist recruitment consultancies devoted to different markets – offering further ways to develop your career. 

Taylor Root is the preeminent legal search and recruitment business in the Australia market. We are seeking to expand our offering in Brisbane and the Queensland region with a hire of a specialist legal recruitment consultant focusing on the law firm and in-house markets.

Our clients include top tier Australian law firms, international law firms with Australian presences and mid-tier Australian law firms as well as Our financial institutions, asset managers, private equity and ASX listed and international companies 

The position would suit a lawyer seeking a career change or an experienced legal or professional services recruitment consultant.

The Role:

As a legal recruitment consultant, you will be responsible for sourcing and recruiting top legal talent for law firms, corporates and commercial client in Brisbane and Queensland state. You will work closely with hiring managers, partners and General Counsel to understand their hiring needs, identify and engage with potential candidates, and guide the hiring process from start to finish. You will also need to develop and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates to ensure a high level of satisfaction and continued business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers, partners and General Counsel to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies
• Market map, identify and headhunt law firm associate and in-house legal counsel market in Brisbane and Queensland
• Source and recruit qualified candidates through a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, referrals, and networking
• Evaluate candidates' qualifications, experience, and fit for the position and company culture
• Guide candidates through the interview process, providing feedback and coaching as needed
• Manage the hiring process, including offer negotiation, background checks, and onboarding
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and candidates to ensure long-term success and referrals
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and market intelligence to provide valuable insights and advice to clients and candidates

• Bachelor's degree in a related field ideally an LLB
• Experience within the legal industry ideally as a qualified lawyer
• Alternatively, experience in legal or professional services recruiting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Familiarity with legal industry terminology and trends would be advantageous
• Experience with AST or CRM and other recruiting tools
• A “go getter” – someone who is prepared to business develop and help develop the client base

Workplace Type: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 from home)

Location: Level 5, 200 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia

• Generous salary + commission 
• Min 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Festive closure – Company gift extra holidays
• Agile working, flexible working day 
• Training and development/external leadership training 
• Clear path for progression 
• Sabbatical: 2 weeks extra paid leave at 5 years of service
• Superannuation
• 1 day per year volunteer da
• Global relocation if you fancy it! Think New York, Asia, Dubai plus more.. 
• A good reputation and a large existing database of clients and candidates
• Fantastic team culture, very collaborative and team socials