Principal Consultant - Legal Recruitment - Sydney

Principal Consultant - Legal Recruitment - Sydney We are on the lookout for likeminded, highachieving 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 36+ 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 wellversed 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 36+ months legal recruitment experience OR 24+ months experience as a lawyer. Bachelors 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 associatetopartnerlevel talent with leading law firms worldwide. By focusing exclusively on private practice, we develop a deep understanding of complex lawfirm 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. Highperformance culture. International secondment opportunities. Unlimited annual leave and other benefits & incentives. PROGRESSION We are a growing business where youd have the opportunity for fasttracked 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-11-09