Talent Manager

Talent Manager (Legal Recruitment & Development)

BlackBay Lawyers
 is one of Australia's fastest-growing litigation, crisis and reputation management firms, built for ambitious lawyers who want to accelerate their careers. Since 2022, we've represented ASX-listed companies, high-growth founders, and public figures in disputes where both revenue and reputation are on the line.

We're now seeking a
Talent Manager (Legal Recruitment & Development)
 - a driven and strategic recruiter with a deep understanding of the legal industry, to help shape the next phase of our growth story. This role is ideal for someone from a legal recruitment or in-house talent background who wants to
build
,
own
, and
grow
 a talent function from the ground up.

The Opportunity

You'll work directly with Partners and firm leadership to design and execute BlackBay's recruitment strategy, from mid-level lateral hires to graduate intakes. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-growth environment and make your mark as the architect of our future team.

Core Responsibilities

1. Pipeline & Sourcing

• Build and maintain a live network of talented lawyers across litigation, employment, and defamation.
• Run direct sourcing campaigns through LinkedIn Recruiter, alumni groups, and targeted outreach.
• Develop long-term relationships with recruiters, universities, and professional associations.
• Track and nurture promising candidates even before roles open.

2. Recruitment Process

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, advertising, screening, interviews, and offers.
• Partner with practice heads to define role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first contact to onboarding.
• Maintain recruitment metrics and weekly hiring pipeline reports.

3. Employer Branding

• Work with Marketing to promote BlackBay's brand as the destination for ambitious litigators.
• Curate content for the Careers page and LinkedIn, spotlighting team achievements, firm culture, and growth stories.
• Represent BlackBay at networking and university events to strengthen visibility in the market.

4. Talent Development

• Support the rollout of "The BlackBay Track" - our professional development and retention program.
• Coordinate onboarding, mentoring, and growth plans for new hires.
• Identify opportunities for internal promotions and lateral mobility.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Build from scratch:
   Establish the systems, relationships, and playbooks that will help scale BlackBay.
• Direct access to leadership:
   Work alongside Partners and the Director to shape workforce strategy.
• Career runway:
   As the firm grows, this role will evolve into a
  Head of Talent
   or
  People & Culture Lead
   position.
• Culture-first firm:
   You'll help define and protect the values that drive our performance and reputation.

Skills & Experience

• 2–5 years' experience in
  legal recruitment
   (agency or in-house), or professional services talent acquisition.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and placing lawyers at the mid-senior level.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, proactive, and commercially minded, you think about recruitment as a growth lever.
• Strong understanding of legal markets, candidate motivations, and employer branding.
• Bonus: experience in people development, onboarding, or HR operations.

Our People

Our strength is our people. BlackBay's rapid growth since 2022 is a testament to the talent and dedication of our team. We've created an environment where the right individuals thrive - progressing faster than anywhere else. We are a firm for ambitious people.

How to Apply

If you're ready to help scale one of Australia's most ambitious litigation firms, send your CV and a short note to