An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Legal Resourcing Consultant to join a highly respected International Legal firm. You will be instrumental in managing a unique talent pool comprised of experienced lawyers with strong ties to the firm, ensuring both clients and candidates receive outstanding support. This position is perfect for someone who thrives on building relationships, enjoys fast-paced environments, and is passionate about making a positive impact.

• MUST have full working rights - no working holiday visa's or student visas
• MUST have Legal recruitment experience; either in-house or agency

• Enjoy a generous salary package of $110-130k alongside flexible working opportunities designed to help you balance professional and personal commitments.
• Be at the forefront of legal resourcing by managing high-calibre secondments for top-tier clients, leveraging your relationship-building skills to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Join an organisation renowned for its inclusive culture, commitment to diversity, and dedication to fostering an environment where every team member can thrive and grow.

What you'll do:

As a Legal Resourcing Consultant based in Sydney CBD, you will immerse yourself in the dynamic world of legal secondments. Your day-to-day activities will revolve around building meaningful connections with both clients and candidates-understanding their unique needs and aspirations while facilitating successful placements. You will be responsible for managing every stage of the secondment process: from initial candidate engagement through interviews and shortlisting, right through to contract negotiation and ongoing assignment support. Your ability to communicate empathetically, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and collaborate across various teams will be key to your success. By maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and ensuring each placement runs smoothly from start to finish, you will play an essential role in delivering value not just for clients but also for the talented professionals you represent.

• Liaise closely with Partners and client Hiring Managers to gain a deep understanding of secondment requirements and ensure seamless delivery of legal talent solutions.
• Conduct thorough interviews with new referrals to assess their suitability, availability, and alignment with client needs, ensuring only the most qualified candidates are presented.
• Engage proactively with passive candidates within the database to explore their openness to new opportunities and maintain an active pipeline of talent.
• Shortlist and present highly qualified candidates efficiently in response to urgent client demands, ensuring timely fulfilment of secondment roles.
• Negotiate terms of business including contract rates and margins with both clients and candidates, demonstrating commercial awareness and sensitivity to stakeholder needs.
• Coordinate all aspects of contract preparation, extensions, and terminations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contractors during their assignments, providing ongoing support and addressing any issues that may arise.
• Conduct regular check-ins with contractors to facilitate contract renewals or redeployment into new roles as appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams such as People & Development, Business Development, Global Business & Acceptance, and Finance to ensure smooth operational processes.

What you bring:

In this Legal Resourcing Consultant role, your proven background in stakeholder engagement will set you apart as someone who can build rapport quickly while nurturing long-term partnerships. Your commercial insight will allow you to negotiate favourable terms that benefit all parties involved. The ideal candidate brings not only technical proficiency but also emotional intelligence - ensuring every interaction is handled with care, respect, and professionalism. Your capacity for multitasking means you can juggle competing priorities without losing sight of what matters most: delivering exceptional service. A collaborative spirit is essential here; your willingness to share knowledge generously contributes positively to team dynamics. Above all else, your commitment to upholding ethical standards ensures that every decision made aligns with organisational values centred on trustworthiness, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement coupled with excellent communication skills that foster trust and collaboration across diverse groups.
• Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure while filling urgent roles quickly without compromising on quality or attention to detail.
• Strong commercial acumen enabling effective negotiation of contract rates and management of margins in line with organisational objectives.
• Empathy-driven approach to relationship management that ensures both clients' expectations are exceeded and contractors feel supported throughout their assignments.
• Track record of building robust relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally through considerate communication and shared goals.
• Well-developed project management skills allowing you to coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
• Exceptional time management abilities that enable you to prioritise tasks effectively within tight deadlines.
• Flexible mindset paired with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving; always seeking ways to improve processes for better outcomes.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a beacon of inclusivity within the legal sector - championing diversity across cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, carer statuses, disabilities, socio-economic backgrounds, spiritual practices or religious beliefs. Here you'll find an unwavering commitment to creating a safe environment free from harassment or discrimination-a place where everyone's voice is heard and respected. The company's vision extends beyond business success; it seeks lasting prosperity for clients, people, communities - and even society at large- by using its platform responsibly. Employees are encouraged not only to excel professionally but also personally; there's genuine investment in your growth through training opportunities tailored around individual aspirations. The principles guiding this workplace - quality mastery; emotional strength; generosity; clarity; creativity; dynamism; trust; betterment - are more than words: they shape daily interactions so that everyone feels empowered yet supported. As part of this team-oriented culture rooted deeply in friendship and mutual respect (including meaningful engagement with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities), you'll have every opportunity needed not just for career progression but also personal fulfilment.

What's next:

If you're ready to make a real difference in legal resourcing while enjoying flexibility and genuine support from colleagues who care about your success - this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link below - take the next step towards joining an inclusive team where your talents are truly valued.