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Global Operations Manager | Connecting lawyers with exciting opportunities within elite law firms | Hong Kong | London | New York | Los Angeles |…

We are on the lookout for like-minded, high-achieving individuals who are motivated to join our team 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 24+ 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

• Full 360 role – headhunting and placing legal professionals.
• Building relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identifying candidates and building project lists.
• Contacting potential candidates via database, email and other networking platforms, such as LinkedIn.
• Conducting headhunting calls and meetings with potential candidates.
• Market mapping.
• Preparing and debriefing with both candidates and clients.
• Collecting intel on hiring trends and recent people moves and reporting to the team.
• Closing candidates and acting as an advisor to both candidates and clients during this process.
• Drafting job adverts and job specifications.

REQUIREMENTS

• 24+ months legal recruitment experience OR 24+ months experience as a lawyer.
• Bachelor's degree – LLB preferred, but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of legal practice areas.
• High attention to detail.
• Passion for contributing to the growth of a dynamic organisation.
• Drive to grow & develop every day.
• A proactive, positive, energetic approach and attitude.

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionConsulting, Sales, and Legal
• IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting

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